Posting number: 9997-082321
Department: Recreation & Parks
Job classification: Inclusion Companions
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Instructor
Howard County Recreation & Parks has immediate openings for Therapeutic Recreation Program Leaders. Come work with teens and adults with mild to severe disabilities in evening and weekend therapeutic recreation programs designed to provide enrichment and social opportunities that meet their needs and interest and skills. Activities include community outings, fine arts, bowling leagues, and fitness.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Department provides evening and weekend programs for teens and adults with disabilities who require supervision. The program includes recreational activities of sports and games, drama and dance, arts and crafts, community outings, and leisure education, swimming, and drama.
Assist the Manager and Coordinator with the implementation and supervision of programs during evening and weekend hours for teens and adults with mild to severe disabilities. Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians. Maintain behavior protocols and meet with support staff when necessary. Assist participants with activities of daily living. Encourage age-appropriate activities. Work as a team with all staff and support personnel. Assist with paperwork. Maintain safe environment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must hold a high school diploma, or certificate of high school equivalence, or have successfully completed courses for credit from an accredited college. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities of any level and be flexible.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with disabilities. One year (30 credits) of college, OR a combination of experience and college equaling one year.
EDUCATION: Must have high school diploma, or certificate of high school equivalence, one year of college preferred in education, recreation, child development or related fields. Prefer course work in special education, therapeutic recreation, psychology, or related field.
RATE OF PAY: Salary commensurate with experience and specific skills.
Contingent - Paraprofessional or Part-Time Benefited Grade B or C.
Minimum Wage - Meets all qualifications for Leader; less than 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
$16.00-$17.50/hour - Meets all qualifications for Leader; 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities.
$17.50 - $19.00/hour - Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelor's degree.
$19.00 - $21.00/hour - Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 3 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelor's degree or higher.
$21.00- $25.00: Professional - Meets all qualifications for Leader; more than 3 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities; hold Bachelor's degree or higher.
Strengthening core priorities such as public safety and education, finding efficiencies within government, exercising sound fiscal management, protecting our environment, and creating a healthier and more vibrant community. The County prides itself on making local government more responsive and efficient.
Howard County has been recognized in the Top 10 “Best Places to Live in America” by Money Magazine, and in 2010, Columbia/Ellicott City was recognized as the “#2 Best Place to Live” for its strong local economy, excellent public schools, thriving arts community, and enviable quality of life. Forbes Magazine has consistently named Howard County one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family,” and USA Today named Howard the “2nd Most Technologically Advanced County” in the nation.
