What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ltd Appt - AccessABLE Rec. Program Assistant position at City of Rochester, MN?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
AccessABLE Rec. Afterschool Program Assistant
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
Nature of Work
This is a temporary/seasonal position that supports individuals ages 8-21 diverse cognitive abilities in various programs. Candidates will assist, engage, and supervise participants with indoor and outdoor activities such as crafts, games, swimming, ice skating, exercise, and other recreational activities.
Schedule:
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Afterschool Program Assistant -will work primarily with the afterschool program at the Recreation Center
- Schedule: Monday-Friday during the school year. There will be no work on non-school days. Hours range from 2:30-5:30 PM
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage, interact, encourage, and supervise participants in activities.
- Attend required meetings and trainings related to the job.
- Ensure proper use of equipment, facilities, property, and supplies.
- Follow behavioral, communication, and medical plans of each participant.
- Follow directions, employment policies, and protocols.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, creative, and patient.
- Ability to take instruction and work cooperatively in a team setting.
- A positive and fun attitude.
- Physically capable of participating in a wide range of outdoor activities in warm weather.
- Ability to act in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with participants, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Experience performing similar work.
- Work with children who have autism.
- Experience or interest in working with people who have developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities.
- Background or interest in special education, recreation therapy, or related field.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as 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.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: sitting, standing, walking, fine dexterity, handling
Frequent demands: lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching
Occasional demands: kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
