What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Inclusion Support Staff - Seasonal position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Do you have experience and an interest in working with individuals with disabilities?
Are you enthusiastic, reliable, dependable, and skilled in communication and customer service?
Do you enjoy or have experience in one or more of the following activities?
Ice-skating
Tennis
Nature Programs
Golf Sports Programs
If this sounds like you, the Program Access Office of the Montgomery County Department of Parks is the place you want to be!
The Program Access Office coordinates inclusion services for individuals with disabilities who are registered in parks and leisure programs; participates in community events and outreach opportunities and plans inclusive and specialized special events and programs. We are looking for dynamic support staff to serve our patrons and promote services and programs across Montgomery County.
As an Inclusion Support Staff, you will be supporting Montgomery Parks programs and events by actively participating alongside participants, assisting with adaptations and modifications, and facilitating social interactions.
Montgomery Parks is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Montgomery Parks has a career staff complement of over 800 employees, 419 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area.
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/Inclusion Support Staff ($17.25- $21.75)
Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers.
Actively participates in all program activities, assists with adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.
Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Implements behavior management plans, assists in development of behavior management plans; and provides documentation as required.
Communicates effectively with supervisors, camp staff, and participants’ families while enforcing program rules and adhering to policies, procedures, and Youth Camp Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities.
16 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
Reliable form of transportation
Experience working with people with disabilities.
Coursework or degree in a related field (Therapeutic Recreation, Education/Special Education, Behavioral Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy)
Montgomery Parks camps run for 9 weeks from June 16th to August 15th, and we prefer candidates who can commit to all weeks with the option of one week of unpaid leave. Assignments are based on participant requests, and additional hours may be available as a general camp counselor if not assigned as support staff.
Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications. · Positions are seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefits package. Seasonal employees are subject to accrue sick leave.
A complete background check will be completed prior to hire.
Lifting and carrying supplies and materials may also be involved.
All selected applicants must attend mandatory training provided by the Program Access team. Training may include CPR & First Aid, Youth Camp Standards, Behavior Management Techniques, Disability Characteristics, Documentation and Communication, etc.
A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Salary : $17 - $22
