Program Access (Inclusion) Support Staff Year-Round SeasonalIntermittent

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Prince Georges County, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 21

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Do you have a passion for working with people with disabilities If you answered yes the Prince Georges County Department of Parks and Recreation has exciting year-round part-time employment opportunities for you! Disability Services supports participants to learn engage and have fun in childcare programs classes special events and recreation activities. Work opportunities are available on different days and times throughout Prince Georges County.

Under Title II of the ADA Program Access supports people with disabilities to participate in classes childcare programs and special events.

To thrive in this position you must be willing to actively participate in all program activities assist with the adaptation of activities and help facilitate social interaction between participants. Effectively communicating with supervisors staff participants and parents/guardians is extremely important. All selected candidates must provide excellent customer service and must maintain confidentiality regarding disability medical and personal information.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs working in childcare or education programs or supporting children or adults with disabilities. Starting positions and pay rates are based on age and previous experience. Please provide examples of experience in your application.

Work Hours
Childcare programs are generally 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Pre-School) or 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Kids Care/Kids Club) on weekdays. Classes and special events mostly occur in the evenings and weekends although select daytime opportunities are available. Program locations and assignments are subject to change based on program needs.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation please contact Joelle Edmondor Brenda Miller.

Examples of Important Duties

Program Access Position Locations by Team:
Opportunities are available at various Northern Countywide and Southern Area locations throughout Prince Georges County.

Northern (Laurel Hyattsville Largo among others)
Countywide (Sports and Learning Complex in Landover and Fairland Sports and Aquatics in Laurel)
Southern (Upper Marlboro Temple Hills Ft. Washington among others)

The following opportunities are available:

Inclusion Aide $16.75 - $17.25
Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities assists with the adaptation of activities and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age 16. Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities. Minimal related experience required.

Inclusion Support Staff I$17.75 - $18.25
Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities assists with the adaptation of activities and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age 18. Requires high school diploma and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or two or more years of work-related disability experience.

Inclusion Support Staff II $19.25 - $19.75
Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Maintains documentation and implements behavior plans as needed. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age 19. Requires two years of college in related field and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or four or more years of related disability experience.

Inclusion Support Staff III $20.75 -$21.75
Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Assists in development of behavior management plans; implements behavior management plans and provides documentation as required. Conducts sensitivity awareness activities and training on site as required. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires four years of college in a related field or two years of college plus three years of experience working with persons with disabilities or six or more years of related disability experience.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

All selected applicants must attend mandatory trainings: CPR First Aid and AED; Inclusion/ Therapeutic Recreation Orientation; Disability Characteristics; Behavior Management techniques; and other designated trainings.

These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package. A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire. Applicants may be subject to medical drug (including marijuana) and alcohol testing.

Work may be indoors or outdoors.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information gender identity or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

DescriptionDo you have a passion for working with people with disabilities If you answered yes the Prince Georges County Department of Parks and Recreation has exciting year-round part-time employment opportunities for you! Disability Services supports participants to learn engage and have fun in ch...