What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Program Worker - Elbert Shaw RYDC - Dalton, GA (NSC) position at State of Georgia - Juvenile Justice, Georgia...?
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- Requisition ID: NAT00XW
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: 15.00 (hourly rate)
- Shift: Day Job
- Posting End Date: May 9, 2026
Job Summary:
The Parks Program Worker provides a structured program of recreation and leisure activities for youth in an assigned facility. This role supports the physical, emotional, and social development of youth through organized recreational opportunities. Recreation workers document programmatic activities, maintain materials, and coordinate schedules in collaboration with facility staff.
Note: This is a 20 hour per week position.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide structured recreation and leisure activities for youth in an assigned facility.
Conduct activities designed to teach decision-making, improve physical fitness, encourage positive leisure choices, and develop social skills.
Document all programmatic activities in accordance with facility requirements.
Perform quarterly inventory of recreational and leisure activity materials.
Plan and coordinate a monthly recreation and leisure calendar for the facility population.
Develop and implement special recreation schedules during holidays and school breaks, coordinating with relevant facility departments.
Support a safe, engaging, and structured environment for youth participants.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or completion of a vocational/technical school program in the area of assignment
Or One (1) year of experience in the area of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:
- One or more years of experience in Recreation Therapy or coaching in an athletic program.
- One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in facilities or at-risk youth in group home programs.
- Three or more months of internship with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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