Recreation Assistant / Parks & Recreation / Special Populations #8901

IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support, assistance, and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans.
• Ensures that everyone's training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.
• Ensures that the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals are always protected.
• Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual's rights.
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Provides the necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture, and equipment.
• Ensures building, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized.
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating.
• Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings, as well as entering and exiting the building safely.
• Follows positioning schedules, uses the proper equipment and assistive devices per plan. Occasionally called upon to complete a 2 person lift to reposition, assist with sit to stand pivot and/or assist with toileting needs up to 60lbs.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• One (1) year of clerical or customer service experience.
• One (1) year of experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
• CDL C driver's license required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.
• CPR certification required within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion.