JOB TITLE: Recreation Worker

Purpose of the Position: Provide the care of children and youth in and after school setting; develop, plan and implement activities and works for all program participants.

Reports To: Child Care Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs care of program participants and assist in coverage
• , plan and implement activities and workshops for children
• Perform all program recording and reporting to supervisor
• Develop monthly calendars
• Prepare monthly activity plan
• Prepare observation and incident reports
• Prepare for and implement adult workshops and independent living sessions
• Ensures safety standards for indoor and outdoor activities
• Prepare workshop curricula
• Prepares for and ensures meal preparations for children
• Performs all other function as assigned

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Associates or equivalent desired; must have some experience in working with adults, children and youth; must be able to work with at-risk families. Acquire crisis intervention and conflict resolution and CPR training. Food Handler’s certification and or training necessary.

III. Relationship with Others

The position calls for direct involvement with a special population, and must possess sensitivity to the service populations' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics; in addition the following characteristics are required of all candidates for the position:

• Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems
• Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person;
• A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change;
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence;
• The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals;
• The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals;
• The ability to set limits.
• Be a team player; and
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times.

 IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee must be able to work effectively and efficiently within a highly volatile and demanding work environment.

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Employee will be responsible to perform all functions and duties relative to the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities. Employee will ensure The wellbeing of program participants. Plan, develop and provide for workshops, trips and functions that are both cultural and educational. Employee will supervise interns and volunteers and perform the day-to-day functions and duties for a recreational, educational and vocational learning experience.