Part-time Program Staff and Drivers

NSSRA is looking for creative, enthusiastic and motivated Program Staff, Inclusion Companions and Drivers for recreational programs for people with disabilities in Chicago’s northern suburbs.

Interested applicants should enjoy helping/assisting our participants that range in age from preschoolers, youth and teen through adults and seniors.  In our programs you will directly impact the quality of life of every participant you work with, by assisting them with learning new skills, communicating with others and enjoying sports and recreation!!!!

These positions are ideal for you if you:

• Enjoy having fun with others


• Enjoy working directly with people with disabilities


• Want to make a difference in someone’s life, everyday


• Are highly motivated and enthusiastic

Program Staff must be 16 year of age. No prior experience needed.  We provide training for all our employees.

Drivers must be 21 years of age, have a valid Illinois driver’s license, pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and maintain a driving record with no more than one moving violation in the past 12 months.  Drivers operate agency vehicles to transport participants and assist in care of the vehicles.  All drivers need to be able to work programs.

 All positions are part-time and work schedules may range from a minimum of 1 hour per week up to 28 hours per week. Scheduling is assigned by program season, and hours are flexible and can be adjusted per season.  Reliable transportation is required to ensure attendance at all scheduled programs. When committing to work a program you must be able to work all meeting dates for entire season.

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) offers more than 800 programs and events during the year and serves approximately 1500 different individuals with disabilities in creative arts, sports, drama, dance, cooking and other areas.  Participants range in age from 3-99.  Programs are offered at park district facilities, school, and other locations throughout the northern suburbs.

Ready to have fun?  Complete an online application at   to be scheduled for an interview.

NSSRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.