LSE Program Support Assistant - Specialized Recreation Programs

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

LSE Program Support Assistant - Specialized Recreation Programs

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $17.00 - 19.00

WORK LOCATION: 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: 10-20 per week, Hours and schedule will vary. Frequent nights and some weekends required

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this position assists and leads specialized recreation programs including bingo nights, movie nights, cooking classes, art classes, and more. This position will assist in program planning.

This position reports to the Recreation Program Specialist. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Leads and assists with recreational programs designed for individuals with disabilities.
• Assists the Recreation Program Specialist in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assists in the coordination of recreational trips, including on-site support during trips to ensure safety and satisfaction of all participants.
• Actively participates in activities alongside participants who have disabilities, engaging and assisting them as needed throughout the program or event.
• Organizes and executes evening programs and day trips.
• Assists in tracking data trends on class participation.
• Provides excellent customer service to participants, community members, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Graduation from high school and must be 18 years of age and available to work year-round.

WITH...

• Some knowledge of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and events.
• Ability to make activity adaptions and modifications for a variety of abilities.
• Ability to follow directions; enforce rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to drive 14-passenger bus up to 100 miles each direction.
• Possess good customer service skills.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, and punctuation.
• Considerable knowledge of word processing, data base maintenance, spreadsheet data entry, and other specific information technology applications.
• Skill in customer service including problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART:

• Prior experience driving 14-passenger bus.
• General clerical and public contact experience.
• Coursework in recreation and/or recreational therapy.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.