Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Hillsborough County, Florida
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Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County, Florida
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Job details
Salary
$16.71 - $25.90 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Full Job Description Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - ( 210000CS )
Job Overview
Performs duties planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities for physically, psychologically, or acutely disabled individuals, senior citizens and other persons with special needs.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Adaptive Physical Education, Recreation, Special Education, or a related field; AND
• One year of experience providing therapeutic recreation to special needs population;
OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
FOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES
• One year of experience providing equine therapy activities for riders with physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Current certification as a Certified Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months).
Core Competencies
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:
• On a daily basis plans, organizes, and directs recreation programs and activities for the physical, temporary physical, psychological, acutely disabled individuals, and senior citizens.
• Contributes to and shares in staff conferences, staff development and in-service training programs, and other procedures designed to improve service to program participants.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of educational programs for program participants and their families.
• May supervise employees and volunteers assigned to assist with the program.
• Maintains records of client care.
• Monitors the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and makes recommendation for the acquisition of equipment and supplies.
• Provides customer service to the public; assists participants with personal care, and with performing various functions to participate in activities.
• Attends staff meetings, as assigned; assist in the preparation and implementation of educational programs.
• Maintains and enforces discipline and all established policies and procedures.
• Serves as liaison between the unit or program and other public and private agencies serving the program clients.
• Performs other related duties as required.
FOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES ONLY
• Daily handling and care of horses to include maintaining a neat stable area; cleaning stalls and paddocks; cleaning tack/equipment; safely handling, haltering and leading horses; and preparing horses for lessons
• Occasional horseback riding as appropriate for training and exercise of the animals.
Job Specifications
• Knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of recreational activities.
• Knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to teach and coach participants with disabilities in a variety of disciplines for the purpose of showing and competing.
• Ability to presents and expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written.
• Ability to actively listen and understand what others are saying
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others. Establishes effective working relationships among team members.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to administer CPR and First Aide as necessary.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Skill in the use of various office equipment
FOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES
• Advanced riding skills, considerable knowledge of horse management, and knowledge in equine behavioral issues/management.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of equine therapy areas.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PERSONNEL
• Employees must complete the State mandated 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training. The training must begin within 90 days of employment and complete the training within 12 months from the date training begins. Child care personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training to demonstrate their competency.
• Employees must also complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training during the state’s fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30
Physical Requirements
• The job may be performed either in indoor or outdoor environments
• Depending on the requirements of the position, the job duties require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods and lift up to 90 pounds.
• The job duties may require an employee to handle the physical demands of the work including lifting and restraining children of varying age.
• The job may require employee to work odd or long hours at a time to complete special requests or projects or to participate in or coordinate evening and off-hour activities.
Work Category
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Additional Job Requirements
A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
• • Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
• Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• Possess the necessary job related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E).
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.
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Primary Location : United States-Florida-Tampa
Job : Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.N.Parks
Organization : CAD-RP-Conservation & Environmental Lands
Schedule : Regular
Shift : Standard
Job Type : Part-time
Job Posting : Apr 7, 2021
Classification Type : Unclassified
Application Deadline : Apr 21, 2021
Salary Range : 16.71 -25.90 US Dollar (USD) Hourly