Hybrid Federal Work Study Student: Recreation Aide presso Misericordia Heart of Mercy

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

 Misericordia is hiring Loyola & Arrupe Student who are currently enrolled in the federal work study (FWS) program.

Please see below for the job description for the FWS Recreation Aide.

Assist with quality, structured recreational, leisure time activities that are age appropriate and conducive to the functional level, interests and needs of the residents served.  

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create and plan or follow instruction of recreation staff in providing a variety of creative and interesting activity classes for assigned residents appropriate to their needs and interests.
2. Prepare and set up for each activity session in a timely and well-organized manner.
3. Follow schedule routinely; notify supervisor of any problems or concerns regarding schedule.
4. Work with Direct Service Person(s) in active participation in all recreation activities during all class sessions.
5. Work cooperatively with the recreation team or residential supervisor in coordinating creative programs, planning group events, such as parties, sports events, and carrying out said programs in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Meet with supervisors regularly to discuss individual concerns, program ideas and schedules.
7. Be aware of Fire and Disaster Procedures and be able to carry these out accurately.
8. Complete other duties as assigned.

Job duration: August 25, 2025 through May 2, 2026 with opportunity for continued employment after the work study program ends as a Misericordia employee not under federal work study.

Pay rate is $18.75 per hour

The hours that you will need to available to work would be as follows:

• Mondays: 3pm- 5pm or 6pm -8:30pm
• Tuesdays: 2pm-5pm or 6pm-8pm
• Wednesdays: 9:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, or 6pm-8pm
• Thursdays: 12:30pm-4pm, 3pm-6pm or 6pm-8pm
• Fridays: 6pm-8pm
• Saturdays 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Sundays 9am-12pm

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must Have FWS grant
• American Red Cross lifeguard certification or equivalent certification (if applicable)
• Current CPR certified.
• Flexibility and reliability
• Experience working with people with multiple disabilities preferred, not required.
• Interest in or background in recreation-based activities.
• High School Diploma, current student of Loyola or Arrupe College
• Must have FWS grant
• Students must be 18 years old. The minimum for hours per week is 5 and the maximum is 19.5 hours. 
• We prefer a full academic year commitment but are open to a minimum commitment of one semester. 
• Hours; flexible Evenings, weekends and some day time hour
• Currently enrolled in Loyola University – FWS recipient
• Must successfully complete Misericordia’s Auxiliary Training Class, which a is paid training.

Benefits:

Referral Bonus, Training and Professional Development opportunities, Recognition and Appreciation Initiatives, Access to Fitness Room/Pool

Paid sick leave and paid leave pursuant to the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.