Therapeutic Recreation Counselor - Hampton, United States - City of Hampton, VA

Description

Salary: $15.45 Hourly

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: WAE - Hourly

Job Number: 07723

Department: RECREATION

Opening Date: 08/08/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Function

Our Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to help create and implement programs to serve our population with various abilities/disabilities. If you are passionate to serve and have fun ideas then please consider joining our team.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, preferably supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to the completion of three years of coursework at an accredited college or university majoring in therapeutic recreation, recreation or a related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a recreational, day care or camp setting or closely related experience.
• Must obtain Basic First Aid and CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a Child Protective Services Check and background checks related to this position.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family , or

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Did not graduate high school or complete a GED
• High school graduate or GED completed
• Completed 1-2 years of college coursework.
• Completed 3-4 years of college coursework.
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

02

Have you successfully completed any college level coursework in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation , or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a recreational, day care, or camp setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04

Please briefly describe any experience you have related to Therapeutic Recreation Counseling in the space provided below. If you do not have any experience, please write 'N/A.'

05

Do you possess current American Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR certifications?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires work that is physically demanding on occasions, and as such requires good physical condition. I understand that this position can be physically demanding.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question