| Required Skills: | Provide inclusion support for children with disability- related needs, including support with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs when necessary.
Provide activity adaptations when necessary.
Provide inclusion support for children with behavioral related needs, including creating and managing behavioral plans.
Communicate progress with participant families on a regular basis.
Communicate with program staff and Recreation Coordinator about participant progress and necessary accommodations.
Maintain documentation related to participant progress in each program.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.
Perform administrative activities to support the program and participants, including record and file maintenance, behavioral forms, and emergency forms.
Perform related duties as required.Be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience working with people with disabilities, especially children, as a staff or volunteer.
Have the desire to work with the public.
Be available to work a part- time schedule of up to 40 hours per week.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.
Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Able to work flexible schedules including day and evening hours.
Able to work with multiple children with disability- related needs during program time.
Has a genuine interest in the needs of all children and be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Able to respond maturely and timely to any emergency or incident that may arise.
Has the ability to assess participant progress and make decisions about accommodations during program time.
Has the ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy.
Has the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision during program time.
Must possess basic problem-solving skills.
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public. |