Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant

About the role

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that makes decisions for the present while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future. We value teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, exceptional public service, creativity, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of the Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Maintains a positive, safe, and respectful environment that supports the development and growth of appropriate personal skills.
• Supervises and assists participants in a variety of recreational opportunities including internal and external programs, series, camps, and respites.
• Provides individualized, goal-oriented assistance and displays appropriate behavioral management techniques.
• Reviews registration and participant forms prior to program participation; communicates questions to parents/guardians, caregivers, participants, or supervisors as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and willingness to learn about adaptive/assistive devices and equipment to increase participant success and involvement.
• Communicates with parents, guardians, or caregivers regarding participants during drop-off and pick-up.
• Ensures safety practices are followed; administers First Aid and performs CPR if necessary.
• Sets up, cleans, and organizes program areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required; ability to attain within 30 days of hire.
• Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with care providers, supervisors, participants, and coworkers.
• Skill in oral communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in operating a multi-passenger vehicle safely.
• Skill in performing CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to respond to parent and child concerns with tact and courtesy.