Salary: $13.03 Hourly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: ADED2023
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
The Adaptive Educator works in the Education Office as related to education and educational services. This requires scheduling educational programs, supervising seasonal staff and volunteers, presenting educational programs, research and development of educational curriculum, working with the Sunshine Club, year-round, Camp Sunshine, during summer months, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other employees, volunteers, teachers, and the general public.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
Education Preferred: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, social services, or related field.
Certification(s) Required: N/A
License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license.
Other: 2 years related experience; Computer and general office skills; Excellent written & oral communication skills for public programming; Excellent interpersonal/public relations skills.
Functions and Duties
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Researches, schedules and implements Therapeutic Recreation Programs for persons with developmental & mental disabilities.
- Assists with the direct supervision of Sunshine Club, Adult Interactive Days, & Sunshine Socials.
- Prepares and disseminates correspondence about therapeutic programs to all area schools, including programs offered and confirmations.
- Assists with direction and training of volunteers.
Supplemental Information
Full-time position; scheduled within framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, may vary according to special events; frequent weekend and evening work; lunch break daily; overtime as required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
2023 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $163.28 – employee only; $556.05 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $895.83 – family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $349.22 – employee only; $907.92 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,389.27 – family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $36.38 – employee only; $151.41 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $270.36 – family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees’ Retirement System for each employee amount to 38.46% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2023*
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
02
Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- High School Diploma/GED Certificate
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Vocational Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess an active CPR/First Aid certification
- Yes
- No
- Yes, I am also AED certified
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Do you have at least 2 years experience in the field of Recreation?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe what experience you have working with people with physical or mental disabilities. If you have no experience of this type, enter N/A.
Required Question