What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant - Recreation & Wellness position at Harris County?
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
What you will do at Precinct One
Our Programs is looking for a full-time Program Assistant to join our Recreation and Wellness team. This position is an integral part of the Programs Division. The Program Assistant will assist in planning, implementing, supervising and evaluating all programs and activities within the designated program area. The Program Assistant is expected to serve as an appropriate role model for the youth, adults, and seniors under their care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote and stimulate program participation.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to program participants.
- Initiate new programs with the approval of the Senior Manager.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of program participants, quality in programs and appearance of club always.
- Maintain an inventory of all program equipment and supplies. Recommend requisitions as necessary. Work with Manager to prepare budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
Three (3) years of related work experience in community programs
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Licensure:
- CPR and First Aid Certified (or obtained within six months of employment)
- Current Texas State Driver's License
- Ability to organize and supervise program participants in a safe environment
- Ability to enforce Precinct rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Must have the ability to physically manage and support children.
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- You will be required to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- You must have the ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Work to create a safe, secure and healthy work environment for fellow employees and program participants.
- Efficient and detail-oriented with a strong customer/constituent focus.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Licensure:
- Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the appropriate passenger endorsements (preferred)
Position Type:
- Full-time | Regular
- Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Some weekends, evening hours or holidays are required during field trips and special events
- Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department
- This job operates out of the Finnigan Community Center in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
- Exposure to various weather conditions and temperature variations may be encountered.
- This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
- Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently and lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
Program Department
The Program Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life and access to opportunity for all residents by providing an array of programming that is: Innovative, Equitable, and Collaborative. Currently Precinct One has 7 active Community Centers that provide over 20 program areas.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.
With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
Precinct One, which includes 876 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $38,688
