Inclusive Recreation Aide (Finance)
POSITION TITLE: Inclusive Recreation Aide (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8009
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CTR
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 18.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis
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Summary: This position reports to a Sr. Specialist or Senior Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide varying levels of support for individuals with disabilities to participate in general recreation class offerings. This role provides direct support to community members and requires excellent communication skills.
Work Schedule: Hours may include evenings and weekends and vary seasonally. In the summer, 20-40 hours per week may be available. In all other seasons, 5-10 hours a week or less may be available.
Essential job functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Assist with inclusion and support of participants with disabilities into City of Fort Collins general recreation offerings as assigned.
- Utilize a spectrum of tools and techniques to provide varying levels of inclusion support.
- Communicate effectively with staff, parents, supportive living staff, schoolteachers and other participants.
- Complete all required preparation and post program documentation to support an individual's overall inclusion goals.
- Complete all documentation, incident/accident reports and other required forms in a timely manner.
- Act as part of an interdisciplinary team by contributing ideas, attending staff meetings, and completing required trainings.
- Act as an advocate for people with disabilities; provide disability awareness information, emphasize the individual's abilities and similarities and de-emphasize the differences.
- Attend all orientations, meetings, in-services and related workshops as indicated by supervisor.
- Provide input and planning for programs, modifications, and adaptive equipment.
- Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner.
- Represent the City in a positive, professional and healthy manner.
- Meet all duties listed above.
- Support Inclusion Aides in their daily tasks by providing breaks, additional assistance in inclusion services, documentation support, etc.
- Model ongoing inclusive education and strategies to staff.
- Communicate directly with Inclusion Aides and Inclusion Coordinator.
- Plan and facilitate weekly sensory-based sessions under the guidance of Inclusion Coordinator.
- Work independently.
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Job qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school degree or GED required, bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently without supervision and to make sound judgement calls.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals receiving support, coworkers, recreation staff, camp staff, parents and other community contacts.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and electronic apps for documentation and communication.
- Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Language Skills: Ability to read instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, groups of clients, parents, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of American Sign Language and Spanish desirable, but not required
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and facility integrity.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Background check required.
- Favorable state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background checks.
- CPR and First Aid Certification must be acquired within one month of hire
- Must complete State-approved courses before working in licensed camp programs
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens and uncontrollable physical behaviors such as kicking or biting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Favorable state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background checks.
Inclusive Recreation Aide
Performance Steps
Performance Step 1
- Performs as required by job description with direct supervision.
- Has experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Performs all duties outlined in Step 1.
- Communicates with Inclusion Coordinator regarding outcomes of inclusion intervention.
- Completes a minimum of 300 contact hours.
- Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.
- Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
- Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.
- Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an associated field.
- Assists with inclusion trainings for staff and other inclusion aides.
- Takes on Lead Inclusion Aide duties and responsibilities.
- Completes a minimum of 600 contact hours.
- Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
- Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.
- Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
- CTRS, Behavior Specialist or comparable certification will start at this level.
- Supports the Inclusion Coordinator, other inclusion aides and provides facilitation strategy ideas.
- Accumulates a minimum of 900 contact hours.
- Consistently maintains a high level of support and documentation.
Based on previous employee experience steps can be skipped with the approval of Area Manager
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Summary: This position reports to a Sr. Specialist or Senior Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide varying levels of support for individuals with disabilities to participate in general recreation class offerings. This role provides direct support to community members and requires excellent communication skills.
Work Schedule: Hours may include evenings and weekends and vary seasonally. In the summer, 20-40 hours per week may be available. In all other seasons, 5-10 hours a week or less may be available.
Essential job functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Assist with inclusion and support of participants with disabilities into City of Fort Collins general recreation offerings as assigned. Utilize a spectrum of tools and techniques to provide varying levels of inclusion support. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, supportive living staff, schoolteachers and other participants. Complete all required preparation and post program documentation to support an individual's overall inclusion goals. Complete all documentation, incident/accident reports and other required forms in a timely manner. Act as part of an interdisciplinary team by contributing ideas, attending staff meetings, and completing required trainings. Act as an advocate for people with disabilities; provide disability awareness information, emphasize the individual's abilities and similarities and de-emphasize the differences. Attend all orientations, meetings, in-services and related workshops as indicated by supervisor. Provide input and planning for programs, modifications, and adaptive equipment. Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner. Represent the City in a positive, professional and healthy manner.
Lead Inclusive Recreation Aide Duties
Meet all duties listed above. Support Inclusion Aides in their daily tasks by providing breaks, additional assistance in inclusion services, documentation support, etc. Model ongoing inclusive education and strategies to staff. Communicate directly with Inclusion Aides and Inclusion Coordinator. Plan and facilitate weekly sensory-based sessions under the guidance of Inclusion Coordinator. Work independently.
