Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation states of the Therapeutic Recreation program
• Maintains a positive, safe, and respectful environment that supports the development and growth of appropriate personal skills
• Supervises and assists participants in a variety of recreational opportunities including internal and external programs, series, camps, and respites. Provides assistance that is individualized and goal-oriented and displays appropriate behavioral management techniques
• Reviews registration and participant forms prior to program participation. Communicates questions to parent/guardian, caregiver, participant, and/or supervisor as applicable
• Displays appropriate knowledge of and willingness to learn about adaptive/assistive devices and equipment to increase participant success and involvement
• Communicates with parents, guardians, or caregivers regarding participants during drop off and pick up
• Ensures safety practices are followed. Administers First Aid and performs CPR if necessary
• Sets up, cleans, and organizes program areas

Minimum Qualifications:

Age Requirement:  Must be at least 16 years of age
Experience: Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required; or ability to attain within 30 days of hire 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establishes and maintain effective working relationships with care providers, supervisor, participants and coworkers

• Skill in oral communications for effective expression and clarity
• Skill in operating a multi-passenger vehicle safely
• Skill in performing CPR and First Aid
• Ability to respond to parent and child concerns with considerable tact and courtesy.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.