Inclusion Aide - Before & After School Program Job at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Palatine, IL

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  • YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
  • Palatine, IL

Job Description

Championing Abilities, Creating Independence as an Inclusion Aide!

As an Inclusion Aide, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals who have a disability and are enrolled in Y programs to promote participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. You will ensure that individualized needs of participants are met, while serving as professional role model and guide program participants through activities that support a positive learning climate and development of life skills and healthy and safe behaviors.

Why You'll Thrive Here

  • Make an impact — foster independence, model inclusion, and contribute to a culture built on compassion
  • Grow with purpose — receive extensive training and professional development
  • Lead with heart — be part of a mission-driven, inclusive team

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.45/hr
  • Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)
  • Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
  • Free family gym membership and employee discounts

What You’ll Do

  • Provide 1:1 support to youth with disabilities
  • Promote participation, independence, and skill-building
  • Collaborate with staff and families to ensure inclusive experiences
  • Model positive behavior and ensure a safe, respectful environment

Qualifications

  • Age 18+ years old relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation
  • Experience working with children (experience with disabilities preferred)
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Passion for inclusion and the Y’s mission
  • Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekday work,

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