therapeutic recreation programmer ii - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Description

Salary: $75, $116,812.80 Annually

Location : Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: A-DPR-SD

Department: Department of Parks and Recreation

Division: DPR SPREC Age Based Services

Opening Date: 05/24/2024

Closing Date: 6/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The (DPR) is hiring an experienced Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Programmer to manage community recreation programs for individuals of all ages with disabilities, to provide specialized adapted programs and inclusion services coordination within the TR section. This position will also provide direct and indirect supervision of staff, including significant interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork within the department and organization wide.

The adaptive program oversight may include social clubs, summer day camps, special events, family programming and adapted classes including wellness, fitness, art, outdoor recreation, aquatics, gymnastics, etc. The inclusion services oversight will provide coordination and training to both internal DPR programs and contractors.

Specific duties include:

• Supervising, hiring, training, scheduling, and providing performance appraisals of staff;
• Managing and implementing a comprehensive program plan for therapeutic recreation services to include inclusion services, recruitment of vendors and program staff to offer various adapted offerings;
• Establishing standard operating procedures, manuals, and processes to deliver those services;
• Evaluating customer service data collection, leisure needs assessments, trends, life cycle of programs, performance measures and program outcomes;
• Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation interventions and making changes based upon evaluation findings for programs and participants;
• Managing program budget, purchasing, and equipment and supply inventories;
• Procuring and executing contracts for services which include sign language and CART;
• Assisting recreation staff in the implementation of program modifications to ensure accessibility and participation for all individuals with disabilities;
• Maintaining a high level of internal and external customer service; and
• Designing and distributing marketing materials, using social media platforms, websites, and software (i,e., GovDelivery, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Canva).

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and accessibility issues and experience in therapeutic recreation program planning by providing technical expertise and training to staff. Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, worked in fast-paced environments, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Special Education, Adapted Physical Education, or related field;
• Considerable experience managing recreation programs and activities; and
• One (1) year of experience managing recreational activities for individuals with disabilities.

Substitution: Additional education may be substituted for experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and/or experience in one or more of the following:

• Leading summer camp programs for individuals with disabilities;
• Supervising the work of others; and
• Working in a community recreation setting.

Possession of one or more of the following Licenses/Certifications preferred:

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC);
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); and
• Medication Administration Training-Diabetes (MAT-D) certification.

Special Requirements

This selected employee will be required to:

• Complete MAT- Medication Administration Training (provided by employer) within one (1) month of employment;
• Must possess or obtain a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) within three (3) months of employment; and
• Must possess or obtain CPR, First Aid and AED Certifications within three (3) months of employment.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Must possess a valid driver license, or the applicant must have the ability to perform duties at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant has a license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

Work hours: Monday - Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility to be able to work some weekends and late evenings depending on programmatic needs, events, and marketing outreach. Telework available dependent on programming season priorities.

Employees are provided laptops for mobility and smart phones to handle any after-hours program and staffing situations.

Position is based at Lubber Run Community Center but involves travel within Arlington to other County facilities and greater metropolitan area to various activities.

The official job title is DPR Programmer II (NB). The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information, .

Each section of the application must be completed including the supplemental questions. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at voice) or email .

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree (or above)

02

Please check ALL of the following that you currently possess:

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Medication Administration Training (MAT)
• Medication Administration Training-Diabetes (MAT-D)
• CPR, First Aid, and/or AED
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Other
• None of the above

03

Check the box that indicates your years of experience managing recreational programs/activities for individuals with disabilities.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years
• None

04

Please identify all areas which you have experience.

• Leading summer camps for individuals with disabilities
• Supervising staff and interns
• Working in a community recreation setting
• None of the above

05

The employee selected for this position must possess or obtain a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) within three (3) months of employment. If you do not currently possess the NCTRC. Could you provide the actual or estimated date (s) you plan to take the NCTRC exam? If not applicable, put N/A

06

Describe your experience managing recreational programs or activities for individuals with disabilities? If not applicable, put N/A

Required Question