Fall programs are coming to an end...
time to take a break and recharge!
Thank you all for your hard work, time and dedication to our participants and NISRA's team of staff. It's been another great season of programming, and we appreciate all you do. As the fall session is ending, we are already looking ahead to the next session! Here are your links to request working the winter and spring session:
Weekly Programs + Special Events: CLICK HERE
Special Olympics Sports: CLICK HERE
*Request forms are due November 20*
Your next staff training will be right before the winter session begins.Training is highly recommended for all staff and volunteers, as it benefits you as a NISRA staff which ultimately benefits the participants! Plus - leaders/drivers can pickup updated binders at the training.
"Deep Dive into Challenging Conversations"
Wednesday, January 10th @ Rakow Active Adults Center
(6:00 - 8:00 pm)
OR
Thursday, January 11th @ McHenry County Mental Health Board
(6:00 - 8:00 pm)
See flyer below and RSVP HERE
UPDATES:
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New Time-off Request Process in 2024: If you know any dates in advance, please follow this new procedure using Sling. You can start entering time off as soon as you know. See simple step-by-step instructions HERE
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Virtual "QPR: Question Pursuade Refer" Training: Tuesday, March 12 (6:00 - 7:00 pm) See flyer below to register!
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If you are studying a field related to therapeutic recreation, and could use a financial boost, consider applying for a NISRA Foundation College Scholarship. Applications are due January 15. Click HERE for the application.
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Save the date for NISRA's 30th Annual Recognition Night on Thursday, March 7 at 6:00 pm at the Heritage Ballroom inside The Centre, Elgin. Come cheer on participants, staff peers and community contributors! If you would like to nominate an outstanding co-worker, please contact Emily Todd. Click HERE for the registration information.
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NISRA's New Spirit Store is OPEN! As a staff, we are pleased to work with Freundly Designs to offer 20% off your order. Use code:STAFFNISRA20 at checkout for the discount. Click HERE for the NISRA Spirit Store and HERE for the Knights Store.
REMINDERS:
- Please, please, please do not call off of work by making your shift available in Sling. You must contact either the NISRA office or the NISRA on-call phone (after hours). Messages and shifts can get lost with the high volume of correspondence in Sling. This season in particular, we had several programs short-staffed due to last minute absences that could have been avoided with the proper communication. This poses a safety risk not only for the participants but also for your fellow co-workers. Please keep this in mind for future seasons.
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