Recreation Assistant-Therapeutic Recreation (Multiple Positions)
Recreation Assistant-Therapeutic Recreation (Multiple Positions)
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
(Not all responsibilities apply to each role. Duties may vary depending on the level and assignment.)
- Assisting with leading recreation activities and supporting program operations;
- Assessing participant needs and providing individualized support strategies in inclusive settings;
- Providing individualized or small group support to participants with disabilities in skill development expected behaviors personal care and fostering independence;
- Collaborating with staff to facilitate inclusive recreation activities in adapted and general recreation programs;
- Assisting in planning and implementing adapted programs such as Social Clubs Aquatics Gymnastics Outdoor Recreation Art Fitness and Sports classes;
- Designing and leading inclusive recreation programs developing individualized support plans and supervising their implementation; and
- Monitoring and advising staff on inclusion best practices and demonstrating advanced expertise in therapeutic recreation.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Integrity;
- Effective communication skills; and
- The ability to complete tasks on time take initiative and work successfully in a team environment
Qualifications
Minimum:
TR RECREATION ASSISTANT II (Activity Lead/Inclusion Support) Starting at $17.47
- Less than that required for completion of the requirements for graduation from a standard senior high school or obtaining a GED certificate;
- Some experience with individuals with disabilities and/or supporting recreational programming; and
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
TR RECREATION ASSISTANT III (Assistant Director/Behavioral Support) Starting at $19.49
- High school Diploma GED or equivalent;
- Some experience administering recreational programs; and
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
TR RECREATION ASSISTANT IV (Director) Starting at $23.46
- High school Diploma/equivalent;
- Considerable experience administering recreational programs including experience leading or supervising recreational programs; and
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Substitution: Successful completion of some college coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Working with individuals with disabilities;
- Adapting recreational activities to meet individual needs;
- Supporting social inclusion in peer-peer or group settings; and/or
- Assisting participants in and around pools and providing aquatic instruction or support.
Special Requirements
If selected staff may be required to:
- Successfully complete a criminal background and drivers license check (if the position selected requires a drivers license)
- Have access to reliable transportation as staff must be able to travel to different sites around the County independently
- Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening; and
- Must possess or obtain the Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications within 60 days of employment.
Additional Information
Work Hours: The position varies in days and hours of work from 2 hours per week to 20 hours. Programs operate 7 days a week at various times and locations including some evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions: The worker performs activities inside and outside with exposure to weather.
Please note: This recruitment is open continuous but applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed consistently throughout the recruitment until the job is filled or we receive enough applicants.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however it will not substitute for the completed application. Your response to the supplemental questionnaire is required. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
For further information about the selection process or job duties email: .
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Employment Type
Part-Time
