Salary: $49,361.00 – $87,419.00 Annually
Location : Greenbelt, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 13777
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Special Program Division
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: 7/14/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist II toprovide programmatic and supervisory support to the Special Programs Division and Therapeutic Recreation programs for the northern region of Prince George’s County. The position is based out of the division office in Greenbelt, Maryland.
This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of programs for individuals with disabilities who reside in Prince George’s County, with a focus on Therapeutic Recreation Kids’ Care after school programs for ages 6 to 21, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position will assist with summer camps, evening classes, some weekend programs and departmental events and staff trainings.
Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus up to $5000 and Employee Referral Program available.
Maximum salary is $75,229 with growth potential to $87,419.00. (Commensurate with education, experience and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria).
Examples of Important Duties
- Responsible for the assessment of participants’ complex needs, provision of accommodations to facilitate program participation. Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs for individuals with disabilities to meet assessed community needs.
- Recruitments, selects, trains and supervises program staff, including the coordination of work schedules, counseling of work performance and completion of annual evaluations. Meets on a regular basis with supervisor on program progress. Assists with coordination of staff training programs. Verifies that staff follow safety procedures and resolves problems or complaints.
- Coordinates internally and externally, acting as a liaison and/or resource to departmental personnel. Performs community outreach, and maintains working relationships with community groups, advocacy organizations, departmental vendors and partnerships.
- Implements public relations component of programs and provides ongoing support to program participants, families, and staff through regular program visits, personal contacts and correspondence. Creates informative and engaging monthly program and special event announcements, calendars and flyers for distribution to contacts on marketing mailing lists.
- Manages an inventory of equipment and supplies and tracks expenditures within an approved budget. Assists with the financial management (budget projections, purchase tracking, and cost recovery) of programs under supervision.
- Ensures safety of participants, staff, and volunteers at all times. Develops and maintains a written emergency plan. Maintains current medical information on all program participants. Maintains CJIS Fingerprinting and First Aid CPR certification.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or four years of progressively responsible experience in therapeutic recreation or related field (e.g., special education, vocational rehab, etc.) and two years full-time professional experience; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Valid Maryland driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one.
Supplemental Information
Preferred qualifications:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) desired but not required.
- Experience in event planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of community-based therapeutic recreation programs.
Working conditions:
Works in an office and at program sites in the community. Maintains a flexible schedule with occasional long hours; evening and weekend hours seasonally to supervise programs, classes and special events, or to provide staff trainings. On call during program hours and responds to emergency situations; some driving required. Programs are located throughout Prince George’s County and position is responsible for regular program site visits. Works with individuals with various disabilities (i.e. cognitive, social/emotional, physical, and/or sensory).
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.