Salary: $16.00 – $20.78 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 24-01963
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Opening Date: 09/07/2023
Closing Date: 11/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Cary is seeking an energetic and caring person to join the team as a Program Assistant II. If you have experience working with people 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 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;
- Serves as an Inclusion Counselor to supervise and assist participants with disabilities in camp settings or other general recreation programs;
- Serves as a 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;
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
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, general recreation, physical education or related field.
Requires some prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.
CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred. If not currently certified, requires completion of certification upon hire (training provided).
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.
Regular Full-Time Employees
Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee’s hire date.
01
Do you possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, general recreation, physical education or related field? If yes, this must be reflected in your work and education history.
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5+ years
03
Do you possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living? (toileting, dressing, hygiene, medication or belongings management)?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have CPR/First Aid Certification? (if you do not, you will be required to obtain this certification upon hire – training is provided)
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe your experience in working with persons with disabilities. Include the age group(s) you worked with, what your responsibilities were, where you gained this experience, and for how long. If you do not have this experience, enter “N/A”.
07
This position requires you to be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends, depending on the needs of our clients. Please indicate your availability (check all that apply).
- Weekday mornings (approx. 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
- Weekday afternoons (approx. 12:00-5:00 p.m.)
- Weekday evenings (approx. 4:00-9:00 p.m.)
- Saturday mornings
- Saturday afternoons
- Sunday mornings
- Sunday afternoons
08
Please share any times/days you are regularly UNAVAILABLE.
Required Question