Program Assistant Ii- Access- Temp

Town of Cary•Cary, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 assist and lead 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. This position will assist in program planning. Candidates should be patient, flexible, and possess a can-do attitude. This position requires a flexible schedule specifically to cover a variety of shifts. Daytime availability (between the hours of 9AM - 5PM) and some evenings and weekends as needed is preferred. This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.

Requirements

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)
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.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Daytime availability (between the hours of 9AM - 5PM) and some evenings and weekends as needed is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the planning and implementation of Specialized Recreation programs and events
Assists the Recreation Program Specialist in program planning, implementation, including set up and take down, and evaluation.
Provides excellent customer service to participants, community members, contractors, and vendors.
Actively participates in activities alongside participants who have disabilities, engaging and assisting them as needed throughout the program or event
Assists in tracking data trends on class participation
Serves as an Inclusion Counselor to supervise and assist participants with disabilities in camp settings or other general recreation programs
Implements participant inclusion plan recommendations and completes all necessary documentation
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.