What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Assistants position at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District?
Join Our Team as an Inclusion Assistant!
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation (THPRD) is actively seeking compassionate Inclusion Assistants to join our dynamic team! At THPRD, our Inclusion program is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities by promoting the power of choice to enhance their quality of life.
Inclusion Assistants play a pivotal role in our programs by providing invaluable support to individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities of all ages who participate in THPRD district programs. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our passion for inclusive recreation to join our team!
Role Overview
As an Inclusion Assistant, you'll undertake a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Adapting activities to meet participant needs
- Following inclusion success plans
- Ensuring a safe environment
- Facilitating participants' success in our programs
- Assisting with additional support tasks as needed
Our camps, classes, and programs are hosted weekly at various THPRD park sites across the district. Be prepared to work outdoors, on various surfaces, and in varying environmental conditions each week. For a detailed description of job duties and qualifications, click the hyperlinked job title above.
For more information please visit our website: Inclusion Services | THPRD
Typical Hours:
Part-time variable: Average anywhere from 2-20 hours per week. Part time staff can work up to 1,560 hours per year.
Typical shift times: Any hours between 7:30am-9:00pm. Scheduling may occur any day of the week and varies based on program needs.
Experience
We welcome applicants with any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Specific preferences include:
- Experience providing Inclusion support in a recreational environment
- Direct experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Familiarity with working with individuals displaying challenging behaviors
- Experience with specific areas of recreation is desirable for site-specific placements (e.g., sports, nature programming, general summer camps, etc.)
Other Job Requirements
- A valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Current First Aid & CPR certification (required within 30 days of hire)
- Must be at least 18 years of age on start date
Application Review:
Our hiring team reviews applications as they are received, considering suitability for the role. If you're a strong fit, we'll reach out directly to discuss next steps. This recruitment will be used to fulfill more than one opening and will be ongoing until all positions are filled.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.
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Salary : $20 - $22