What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Services: Therapeutic Recreation Year-Round Positions position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Year-Round
Do you have a passion for working with people with disabilities? If you answer yes, the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has an exciting year-round part-time employment opportunity for you! Disability Services supports children, youth and adults to learn, engage, and have fun in classes, special events, and recreation activities. Work opportunities are available on different days and times and throughout Prince George’s County.
To thrive in this position, you must be willing to actively participate in all program activities (indoor and outdoor), assist with the adaptation of activities, and help facilitate social interaction between participants. Effectively communicating with supervisors, staff, participants, and parents/guardians is extremely important. All selected candidates must display excellent customer service skills, must maintain confidentiality regarding disability, medical, and personal information, attain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications (training classes available) and attend in-house required training orientation. Ongoing continued training and internal growth opportunities available.
These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package.
A complete background investigation will be completed before hiring. Applicants may be subject to medical, drug (including marijuana), and alcohol testing.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs, in childcare or education programs, or supporting children or adults with disabilities. Starting positions and pay rates will be based on relevant education and experience. Please provide examples of experience in your application. Please note: Hours and locations may vary and are contingent upon sufficient program registration and funding. If programs are canceled, staff will not be scheduled to work.
Therapeutic Recreation Program Locations:
Northern Region (Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, College Park, Bowie, Glenn Dale and others)
Southern Region (Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Brandywine and others)
County-wide (Beltsville, Capitol Heights, Mitchellville, Capitol Heights, Camp Springs, Fort Washington and others)
Therapeutic Recreation After-School Kid's Care Programs
Northern Region (Beltsville, Lanham, Bowie)
Southern Region (Fort Washington)
The following opportunities are available:
Therapeutic Recreation Aide $16.75 - $17.25
Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions. Aides communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures. Minimum age 16, entry level position, must have desire and interest in working with individuals with disabilities, minimal related experience required.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Leader $17.75 - $19.75
Responsibilities include actively assisting with planning and leading activities, facilitating participation, and helping with daily living skills. Duties include assisting with the implementation of behavior plans as needed. Assistant Leader’s communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures. Minimum age 18, plus HS Diploma plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities or years of related disability experience.
Therapeutic Recreation Senior Leader $20.75 - $21.75
Responsibilities include planning and leading activities, facilitating participation, and assisting with daily living skills. Duties also include maintaining documentation and implementation of behavior plans as needed. Senior Leaders communicate effectively, enforce program rules and comply with policies/procedures. Minimum age 18. Requires one year of college plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities or two or more years of related disability experience.
Therapeutic Recreation Leader/Driver $20.75 - $21.75
Leader/Drivers transport participants with disabilities to and from program activities on M-NCPPC vehicles. Additional duties include securing passengers safely, ensuring the vehicle is clean, well maintained, adhering to, and following emergency procedures, and being safe/courteous
Driver: Must have a valid Class C or D Driver's License with no more than one (1) point on driver's license. Must have a minimum of two years or more of experience driving, minimum age 21, and attain Defense Driving certification.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Director $22.75 - $23.85
Assistant Directors are responsible for acting as the Director in the Director's absence. Assists with the overall supervision of the onsite operation of therapeutic recreation programs for children and teens with disabilities. Maintains open communication with the Director and assists with planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating specialized activities designed to meet the needs of the participants. At least 12 months of previous experience in children's program as an administrator or a supervisor. Minimum Age: 21.
Therapeutic Recreation Director $25.75 - $27
Directors are responsible for overall supervision of the onsite operation of a therapeutic recreation summer camp for children and teens with disabilities. Director plans, facilitates, participates in program activities to meet the needs of the participants. Trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers. Attend meetings, enforce program rules, work closely with parents, and MNCPPC career staff. Qualifications: At least 24 months of previous experience in a camping or children's program as an administrator or a supervisor. Minimum Age: 21.
Class Instructors $15.00 - $75.00
Provides instruction for a specific skill area such as Tai Chi, yoga, aerobics, Zumba, exercise/fitness/sports, strength training, personal training, dancing, kayaking, and other specialty skills. Minimum prior experience with adapting programs for individual needs. Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities and current CPR/First Aid Certification. Minimum Age: 18
Sign Language Support $19.25 - $46*
Provide effective sign language interpretation for Deaf or hard of hearing participants. Provide necessary assistance and adaptations, actively participates in all programs and helps to facilitate social interaction. Minimum requirement, HS diploma plus 1 year of signing. *Salary depends on experience and certification of signing fluency.
Hourly: $16.75 - $27.50 *Depends on Qualifications and Position
Sign Language Support $19.25 - $46 *Depends on experience.
All selected applicants must attend mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid and AED; Therapeutic Recreation Orientation; Disability Characteristics; Behavior Management techniques; and other designated trainings.
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.
Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or
Agency
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Address: 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 110, Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770
Website: https://www.mncppc.org/jobs
Inclusion/Therapeutic Recreation/Kid's Care Year-Round Seasonal Supplemental Questionnaire*
Salary : $17 - $28
