Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader- Recreation Parks

Howard County Recreation & Parks has immediate openings for Therapeutic Recreation Program Leaders. Come work with teens and adults with mild to severe disabilities in evening and weekend therapeutic recreation programs designed to provide enrichment and social opportunities that meet their needs and interest and skills. Activities include community outings fine arts bowling leagues and fitness.
Applicant must be 18 years old.
Experience required with adults with developmental disabilities. Flexibility patience energetic and upbeat attitude is a must.
Salary ranges from minimum wage to $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
Work hours are evening and weekend opportunities; seasonal programs are 68 weeks.
Location varies depending on program and schedule.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:The Department provides evening and weekend programs for teens and adults with disabilities who require supervision. The program includes recreational activities of sports and games drama and dance arts and crafts community outings and leisure education swimming and drama.

Assist the Manager and Coordinator with the implementation and supervision of programs during evening and weekend hours for teens and adults with mild to severe disabilities. Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians. Maintain behavior protocols and meet with support staff when necessary. Assist participants with activities of daily living. Encourage ageappropriate activities. Work as a team with all staff and support personnel. Assist with paperwork. Maintain safe environment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must hold a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence or have successfully completed courses for credit from an accredited college. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities of any level and be flexible.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with disabilities. One year 30 credits) of college OR a combination of experience and college equaling one year.

EDUCATION: Must have high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence one year of college preferred in education recreation child development or related fields. Prefer course work in special education therapeutic recreation psychology or related field.

RATE OF PAY:Salary commensurate with experience and specific skills.
Contingent Paraprofessional or PartTime Benefited Grade B or C.

Contingent:
Minimum Wage Meets all qualifications for Leader; less than 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

$16.00$17.50/hour Meets all qualifications for Leader; 12 years experience working with individuals with disabilities.

$17.50 $19.00/hour Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelors degree.

$19.00 $21.00/hour Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelors degree or higher.

$21.00 $25.00: Professional Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelors degree or higher.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.