Job Description

This permanent part-time position will work under the direction of full-time Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services (SRIS) staff to provide quality, consistent customer service to the public, while also assisting with the oversight of all SRIS processes and administrative tasks. These tasks may include but are not limited to database management, email correspondence with staff and families, file management, research and developing new programs, training development and inventory of support materials. Additionally, this position will work directly to provide support to program participants. The type of programs will vary dependent upon participant registration and may include but are not limited to: Quest (Adult Day Program), school year programs (before, after, track out, teacher workdays), summer camps, aquatics, arts and athletic programs.
Primary Position Location:
Frank Evans Building (2401 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607)
Primary Position Hours:
This position will be scheduled primarily between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with a typical work schedule of 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. This position will work 25 hours per week, with the exception of City holidays. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required.
This role works 25 hours per week as a Permanent Part-Time position and contributes to the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) at a 6% employee contribution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to participants with disabilities, who request support to participate in programs as noted above. This can include communication, behavior, personal care, medication/medical and mobility support
• Supervise participants for safety, engage them in program activities
• Implement individual inclusion plans to support participants
• Complete appropriate documentation such as observation forms, behavior documents, and accident reports
• Assist full-time supervisor with maintaining SRIS PT staff and volunteer schedules. Support will include recruiting staff/volunteers to cover programs, communication of program updates, and assisting with payroll
• Assist full-time supervisor with program marketing materials (flyers, email distributions, website information, etc.), VIP Braille Newsletter (sending off for print/pick up) and management of Monthly/Weekly Email Blasts
• Model appropriate strategies and coach other staff on how to implement them, modify program activities and provide alternative activity choices as needed
• Assist full time supervisor with research, documentation, planning, development and facilitation of trainings, managing supplies and support materials, and transporting them to the appropriate program location
• Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings
• This role may assist our workgroup in transporting participants within programs, for which a valid North Carolina Class C Driver License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) is preferred, but not required to apply and be considered for this position

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required and 6 months of experience completing administrative tasks and project management and in working with individuals with disabilities
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher level of education preferred in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Adaptive Physical Education, Nursing, or related field
• Specialized training/education and/or certifications related to working with individuals with disabilities
• 1 year of relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• How to modify various activities to meet individual participant needs (art activities, gym activities, etc.)
• Minimum basic understanding of recreation programming principles
• Behavior management strategies and how to implement them

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working with various workgroups, staff, and in various settings
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Providing customer-service oriented
• Working with a professional, flexible, mature attitude
• Database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
• Excellent leadership skills