Spanish Inclusion Leader
Spanish Inclusion Leader
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Job Description
Benefit type: Part time - non benefited position
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Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District! We are looking for a Spanish Inclusion Leader
Selected candidate hired in this position will receive an additional $1.50/hr bilingual differential on top of their hourly rate upon completed language assessment.
About the job:
The Spanish Inclusion Leader provides language inclusion support to facilitate the participation of Spanish speaking participants in district programs. Assists overall outreach efforts including translations event support and partner organization collaborations.
A day in the life:
- Provides language inclusion support for Spanish speakers participating in district programs facilitating communication between participants district staff and families.
- Provide information and assist with registration for district programs and activities including Spanish speakers.
- Assists in community outreach efforts through various tabling opportunities and collaborations with local organizations.
- Organizes materials equipment and supplies for outreach events including preparation set-up errands clean-up and event staffing.
- Leads recreation activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Oversees the safety comfort and progress of participants.
- Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
- Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
- Respond to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
- Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- Varies but an average of 5-10 per week
What youll need for success:
Strong Knowledge of:
- Spanish language both written and oral;
- Community engagement with emphasis on diversity and equity issues and practices;
- Benefits of recreation programs and services
Skill and Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish;
- Cultivate understanding and trust between individuals and the district;
- Interact with diverse populations and individuals;
- Facilitate participation in activities;
- Plan lead and instruct assigned recreation activities;
- Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly;
- Motivate participants through positive encouragement;
- Perform independently within a structured environment;
- Communicate effectively tactfully and pleasantly with the public and others; and
- Establish and maintain positive respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
What were looking for:
Education Experience and Training:
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND
- Currently attending high school or High school diploma or equivalent; AND
- Bilingual in English and Spanish; AND
- Some previous work training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of education experience and training.
License and Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a CPR/First Aide certification.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of a supervisor. Receives ongoing and specific direction from lead and supervisory staff. Carries out work with some independence but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however position may provide direction over Recreation 1s and volunteers.
Working Conditions:
The following are working conditions including environmental and physical demands required for this classification.
- Depending on job assignment duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
- Work schedule is varied and may require evenings weekends and holidays.
- Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing lifting carrying pushing pulling bending and twisting.
- The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
- Physical exertion includes frequent walking bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted pushing pulling and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies and set-up and break-down equipment and facilities.
- Exposure to large crowds uncooperative or difficult individuals exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.
Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge abilities skills experience and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.
Application consideration and wage calculation:
To be considered for this position applicants must have a complete online application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:
All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.
Accountability Customer Service Orientation Safety Judgment and Decision Making Teamwork and Cooperation Results OrientationTo be considered for this position applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veterans preference.
Employment Type
Part-Time
