[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant, Senior - Care Programs

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　　[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Program Assistant, Senior - Care Programs

　　Salary

　　$18.90 - $21.28 Hourly

　　Location

　　Multiple Locations, NC

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

　　Job Number

　　24-04690

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/08/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

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　　Position Description

　　Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham.

　　Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

　　A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

　　Work Days/Hours: 20-40 hours per week

　　hours vary, M-F shifts between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm some evenings/weekends for trainingLocation: Varies

　　Assignment Ends: August 16, 2024

　　Position prepares, organizes, and supervises facilitation of School Age Care program activities and games. Incumbent leads part-time staff, provides direct input on daily schedules, and assists with program development. Responsibilities include drafting reports, maintaining supply inventory, entering attendance, group coverage and providing onsite support for staff in place of supervisor. Incumbents are expected to physically engage with participants during indoor and outdoor activities such as local hikes, swimming, athletic field games and activities, and gym/playground games and activities.

　　Incumbent maintains regular communication with parents concerning general updates, behavior issues, and other information pertinent to participants.

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　Prepares, implements, and leads games and recreational activities for children.

　　Assists participants with completion of homework tasks using available resources.

　　Interacts with participants, listens to concerns, and works to offer a fun and engaging environment.

　　Recognizes and responds to opportunities for group and individual problem solving.

　　Provides behavior management, adjusts as needed to mitigate issues, completes write-ups, and escalates problems to supervisor as needed.

　　Documents and submits incident and accident reports to program supervisor.

　　Collaborates with supervisor, other staff, and volunteers to conduct activities.

　　Assists with the development of daily schedules, coordinates space, identifies resources and plans developmentally appropriate activities.

　　Assists with personal care, mobility, communication, and other basic needs.

　　Assists with employee training, observes and evaluates staff, and plans and leads staff meetings to provide opportunities for feedback.

　　Helps to assure adherence to program objectives and state licensure standards.

　　Attends workshops/ trainings, classes, seminars, and lectures to meet professional development requirements and to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in School-age care.

　　Addresses patron questions, concerns, and complaints and escalates concerns to Supervisor as situation warrants.

　　Assists with processing participant registrations and fee payments in Active.Net recreation software system.

　　Administers medicine according to authorized Medication Administration Forms and policy; and provides first aid in case of minor injury.

　　Performs duties in the setting of Summer Camp programs.

　　Indoor and outdoor environment Recreation Activities (All weather types)

　　In water supervision of program participants (swimming).

　　POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

　　· Participant mediation to help resolve conflicts to include other participants and staff.

　　· Program inventory - findings reports communicated to Recreation Specialist.

　　· Program classrooms decorations (Bulletin board creations, furniture arrangement, hanging artwork etc.)

　　· Ensure compliance and accuracy for sign in/out program procedures.

　　KNOWLEDGE OF:

　　-Underlying principles, practices, and objectives of childcare programs.

　　-North Carolina Division of Child Development childcare licensing regulations and quality indicators.

　　-Behavior management strategies and techniques.

　　-Basic arts and crafts.

　　Elementary math, science, writing, etc. SKILL IN:

　　Interacting positively and communicating effectively with children and adults. -Organizing and actively facilitating a variety of recreational and social activities.

　　-Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.

　　-Evaluating existing practices and recommending improvements.

　　-Clear and precise written and oral communication.

　　-Exhibiting character, integrity, and adaptability.

　　-Report writing and record keeping.

　　-Critical thinking.

　　-Problem solving.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　High School diploma/equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).

　　2 years of experience in child development, elementary education, recreation administration, or a related field.

　　A minimum of 1 year verified experience working in a licensed childcare program or a minimum of 1.5 years hours working in an unlicensed childcare program.

　　Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

　　Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment.

　　Additional Preferred Skills

　　Willing to get into the swimming pool weekly.

　　Available from June 17, 2024 through August 16, 2024 for summer camp programming.

　　Available to work at least 20 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends.

　　01

　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

　　City of Durham Website

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　　Job fair

　　Employee referral

　　Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

　　Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

　　Craig's List

　　Facebook

　　LinkedIn

　　GlassDoor

　　governmentjobs.com

　　Monster.com

　　Indeed.com

　　Employment Security Commission

　　Magazine/Newspaper

　　Other

　　02

　　If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

　　03

　　Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

　　Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　PhD or Juris Doctorate

　　04

　　If you have an Associate's Degree or higher level of education, was your course of study in Recreation or Early Childhood Education?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　How many years of experience do you have in child development, elementary education, recreation administration, or a related field?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 year of experience

　　1 year but less than 2 years

　　2 years but less than 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　07

　　Do you have one (1) year verified experience working in a licensed childcare program "or" a minimum of 1.5 years hours working in an unlicensed childcare program?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　This position requires a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification within the first six months of employment. Do you understand this statement?

　　I understand statement.

　　I do not understand statement.

　　I have required certification.

　　09

　　Are you available from June 3, 2024 through June 14, 2024 for required orientation?

　　No

　　Yes

　　10

　　Are available to work 20 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday and some evenings and weekends?

　　No

　　Yes

　　11

　　Are you available from June 17, 2024 through August 16, 2024 for summer camp programming?

　　No

　　Yes

　　12

　　How many years of experience do you have supervising activities in recreation or a related child development field (including but not limited to Recreation Programming, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation Administration, Physical Education, and Early Childhood)?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 1 year of experience

　　1 year but less than 3 years

　　3 years but less than 5 years

　　5 or more years

　　13

　　Do you have experience with developing and maintaining a licensed after school and/or summer camp program through the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education?

　　No

　　Yes

　　14

　　Are you willing to get into the swimming pool weekly?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question