What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISABILITIES PROGRAM LEADER position at City of Miami?
This is professional work of a limited administrative nature assisting a management official in fiscal, personnel, and other management functions and in planning, coordinating and organizing community-based awareness programs¸ adult day training programs, and special events for the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Division.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation programs for persons with disabilities, including participant case management, community awareness, cultural arts, physical activities, and special interest classes. Work involves assessing special administrative challenges and developing objectives and procedures designed to enhance the division's efficiency, ensuring compliance with established contracts and various requirements. An employee in this class may represent a higher-level administrator at various conferences and meetings, following established guidelines and policies. Supervises and evaluates staff engaged in the conduct of programs and special events for individuals with disabilities, while also collecting programmatic data to track outcomes and ensure quality programming. May participate in leisure programs such as sailing, swimming, softball, arts and crafts, ceramics drama, music, dance and other indoor and outdoor activities. This job is not of a routine, clerical or ministerial nature and requires the exercise of independent judgment. An employee in this class works under the general supervision of the Assistant Program Coordinator or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, meetings, reports and other correspondence. Requires extensive public contact and may be required to work flexible schedule.
Establishes section's objectives, guidelines, and office procedures. Prepares reports, correspondence, budget documents and file documentation as required.
Maintains case management to ensure compliance with contract requirements, collects program metrics and data, and gathers satisfaction findings as required.
Assists in formulating policies, which are applicable to bargaining unit employees, assigned to their component of the division regarding work hours, schedules and pay matters such as overtime and compensatory time. Plans, coordinates, and executes assigned programs and special events and ensures compliance established guidelines and standards.
Maintains case management to ensure compliance with contract requirements, collects program metrics and data, and gathers satisfaction findings as required.
Assists in formulating policies, which are applicable to bargaining unit employees, assigned to their component of the division regarding work hours, schedules and pay matters such as overtime and compensatory time. Plans, coordinates, and executes assigned programs and special events and ensures compliance established guidelines and standards.
Assists in coordinating and overseeing transportation requirements for the section; coordinates requisitioning of supplies, equipment, and maintenance services. Transports disabled participants to and from programs; plans and conducts travel training for participants; performs safety check on vehicles and maintains mileage and maintenance forms.
Operates a City vehicle as required.
Maintains attendance records; monitors and evaluates programs including activities. Supervises assigned staff and evaluates staff in areas such as performance and quality of programs, participant comments, and program effectiveness. Assists in the interview and selection of new staff through one on one interviews and selection of temporary personnel and may participate on interview panels for classified personnel.
Performs liaison functions of an administrative nature between Section's staff, Assistant Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, the Parks and Recreation Department, grant funding sources, and the community.
Actively seeks grant funding sources to run cultural and special event activities. Coordinates and implements grant funded activities and follows all guidelines and of grant agent.
Assists in fundraising activities and provider fairs that actively promotes programs for the disabled; assists in special event planning and implementation; recruits volunteers for events.
Performs other related work as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Special Education, Public Administration, Social Work or a related field.
- Two (2) years experience in the administration and coordination of programs for the disabled.
- Candidates must possess and submit copies of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency, to the Department of Human Resources, which must be maintained valid throughout employment in this classification.
- A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E or higher) may be utilized upon application, (See "Note and Documentation Sections" below).
OR - Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience mentioned above with the required certification and driver's license.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Must comply with all background screening requirements set forth by the State of Florida Statute Chapter 2010-114, other applicable laws and/or grant funding requirements.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree (or transcripts) or higher in Fine Arts, Special Education, Public Administration, Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
- To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
- A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency, to the Department of Human Resources, which must be maintained valid throughout employment in this classification.
- A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
election Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
Salary : $54,833
