Assist individuals with disabilities in evening recreational programs, providing leadership and implementing activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Status of Employment:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation & Benefits:
Expected hiring range $15.00 to $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.
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Description:
To assist individuals with disabilities ages 13 and older in evening programs, implementation and oversight of the scheduled activities for both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.
Essential Functions:
- To provide direct leadership, supervision, and assistance in the implementation of all assigned recreation evening programs and services.
- Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants with disabilities.
- Assist in the implementation of daily activities in a program setting according to established schedule.
- Accompany and participate with participants in scheduled activities or field trips.
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
- Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in area of responsibility.
- Maintain program area in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
- Assist with the maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs and services.
- Establish a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and parents.
- Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
- Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
- Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures established by the park district.
- Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.
Age:
- 16 years and older.
Education:
- Junior in high school or higher grade level.
- High school graduation preferred.
- Some college desirable.
Experience:
- Experience working with adults or children with special needs preferred.
- Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.
Knowledge:
- General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
- General knowledge of recreational programs and services for adults with disabilities.
- General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for adults with disabilities in a recreational environment.
License / Certification:
- Valid driver's license required for programs including transportation, otherwise preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.
Hours:
- Weekday evenings, some weekends, and some daytime hours depending on program needs. Approximately 5 - 15 hours per week.
Conditions of Employment:
- provide proof of date of birth.
- provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
- provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
- submit to a reference check and employment verification.
- submit to a state criminal background check.
- submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
Contact:
Maria Owens
Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation
Questions Only: email Maria at [email protected]
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
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