Inclusionary Aide - Miami Beach, United States - City of Miami Beach

Description

Nature of Work

This position provides one-on-one assistance to children with moderate to severe special needs participating in recreational programs.

The incumbents also assist with organizing, modifying and leading recreational activities and events for all groups and are generally supervised by the Park Manager at the site to which they are assigned.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Supervisesoneormoreparticipantsdependinguponparticipants'individualneeds,and/orneed,insports,games,recreationandathleticactivities,includingfieldtrips,etc.
• Evaluatesparticipants'skilllevelandassessescapacitytoparticipateinrecreationalactivities.
• Implementsbehaviorplans,asneeded,createsandsafeguardsappropriatedocumentation.
• Assistsparticipantstoadapttoactivitiesandfacilitatessocialinteractions.
• Conducts diversified recreational activities which may include but are not limited to: music, dance,arts and crafts, swimming,athletics,games,and fitnessprograms for all ages and abilities;mayberequiredtopreparefieldsforvariousorganizedgames.
• Mayassistinpreparingattendanceandactivityreports
• Compilesandretainsrecordsandreceiptsasdirected.
• Adherestoallchecklists,policiesandprocedures.
• Providesexcellentcustomerservice;reportscomplaintstosupervisorsandrespondstoinquiriesfromthepublic;advisesthepublicregardingexistingactivities.
• WorkstowardfurtheranceoftheCity'sandDepartment'sMissionStatements
• Enforcessafetyandprogram/facilityrulesandregulations.
• Workisevaluatedthroughobservationoftheirabilitytoestablishrapportwiththechildrentheyworkwithandtheirparents/caretakers,anddetail,accuracyandtimelinessofwrittenreports.
• Administersbasicfirstaidasneeded.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• AssociatesdegreeorequivalentinTherapeuticRecreation,SpecialEducation,Recreation,orrelatedfield,and/ortwoyears'experienceworkingdirectlywithchildrenand/oradultswithspecialneedsrequired.
• Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• CPR and First Aid certifications must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Basic swimming skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Musthavetheuseofsensoryskillstocommunicateandinteractwithotheremployees andthepublic,inpersonoronthetelephone.
• Physicalcapabilitytouseandoperatesomeofficerelatedequipment,suchas,butnotlimitedtocomputer,calculator,copier,andfax machine.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling. Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.

City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference:
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submittedwith the application