Job Description

Description

Cary’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department is seeking an energetic and caring person to join the Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services team as a Program Assistant II. If you have experience working with persons with disabilities and a desire to create fun, inclusive spaces, then this is the job for you!

Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together, and the Program Assistant II will play an integral role in fulfilling that mission. In this position, you will provide support for specialized recreation programs and events and will work to create an inclusive community for individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in fun recreational settings. Candidates should be patient, flexible, and possess a can-do attitude.

This position requires a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays

This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
Cary is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our goal is for our workplace to be one where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Typical Tasks

Specialized Recreation:

• Supports the planning and implementation of Specialized Recreation programs and events
• Assists with set-up and takedown of programs and events
• Provides support to instructors leading programs as needed
• Actively participates in activities alongside participants who have disabilities, engaging and assisting them as needed throughout the program or event

Inclusion Services: 

• Serves as an Inclusion Counselor to supervise and assist participants with disabilities in camp settings or other general recreation programs
• Serves as support staff/1:1 aide, modifying activities as needed for participants to be successful in all settings
• Implements participant inclusion plan recommendations and completes all necessary documentation
• Assists participants with personal care activities such as toileting, dressing, hygiene, and management of belongings and/or medication

Tasks for Specialized Recreation and Inclusion:

• Engages and communicates effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, care providers, service providers, and supervisors
• Monitors participants for safety and addresses behavior concerns
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of planning and implementing programs for persons who have disabilities
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies required for programs
• Skilled in working with persons who have disabilities
• Skilled in assisting with personal care such as toileting, dressing, management of belongings and/or medication
• Ability to develop and implement activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and enthusiastically with persons of all ages and all ability levels
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience 
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or a related field.

Requires some prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.

Requires CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months with provided training)

Physical Requirements 
Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public. An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies. Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Conditions of Employment 
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. 

How to Apply

Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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