Inclusion Assistant, Recreation Arts Instructor (NCS) - Department of Recreation and Parks

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $54.60 Hourly

Starting Pay:

$17.00 Hourly

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Job Summary

An Inclusion Assistant is to provide on-site assistance to participants with physical, developmental/intellectual and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs, including recreation center summer camps. This position reports directly to the Inclusion Specialist. Position hours will be determined by the requirements of the program for which the participant has registered, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Hours will typically occur during Monday – Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm. Work may be performed/conducted in physically stimulating environment (heat, pool, field trips).

Essential Functions

The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in this class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the scope of work and where the individual is assigned within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.

• Provides on-site assistance to participants with physical, developmental/intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs.
• Actively and responsibly supervises assigned participants.
• Coordinates with the program director to adapt activities when necessary.
• Maintains a safe environment and promotes participant’s success in a recreational program.
• Assists with activities of daily living (does not include toileting).
• Effectively communicates with inclusion specialist, program staff, & participant’s caregivers regarding participant’s needs, coping strategies, and necessary adaptations in a positive and confidential manner.
• Assists with the development and tracking of participant goals and objectives for participation in the program and in social skill development.
• Maintains brief daily documentation of behavior management and effectiveness of accommodation.
• Maintains behavior protocols when necessary.
• Assists in the promotion of the program by providing calendars, newsletters, and other forms of communication to parents and the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must be 18 years of age.

AND

Experience: Have one year of experience in recreational activities or working with participants with disabilities. Desire ability to work with participants with all levels and types of disabilities. Experience working with participants with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. College course work in related fields such as education, child development, special education, psychology, therapeutic recreation, or recreation and parks may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with youth with and without disabilities
• Ability to follow instructions (verbal & written)
• Ability to adapt quickly

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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