Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job description

Work-life balance. Flexible schedule. Caring, supportive supervisors. Rewarding work. If these are all aspects you crave for your next employment opportunity, see what Reach for Resources has to offer.

Department Overview

Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide recreation, education, case management, advocacy, counseling, and health programs to individuals with disabilities living in the Minneapolis western metro area. Our recreation department contracts with 16 western suburban city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation, inclusion and training services to their community members.

Job Summary

Assist the adaptive recreation department in implementing a variety of programs for adults and children with intellectual disabilities .Programs will focus on social skills, independent living, and healthy utilization of leisure time. Assist individuals in accessing local park and recreation programs and reaching their maximum potential for successful inclusion in the community. Locations are throughout the West and Northwest metro.

We are looking for someone to work a part-time schedule in the late summer/fall of 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of social, recreation and athletic programs designed for kids and adults with disabilities
• Provide inclusion assistance for a child or adult with a disability in a city park and recreation program
• Teach park and recreation staff strategies for working with individuals with disabilities
• Communicate with parents and caregivers
• Maintain proper documentation

Additional Information

Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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To Apply

Please complete the online application on the Employment page of our website,

If you have any further questions, please contact Sally:

Reach for Resources
Sally Krull

skrull@reachforresources.org

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Evening, and weekend availability
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• A genuine interest in helping others
• A willingness to share your warm personality and sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of community inclusion
• 2+ years post high school education
• Group leadership experience
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule and last minute changes to schedule

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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