Summary

This part-time, temporary job involves assisting people with disabilities in recreational activities like group discussions, exercises, crafts, and outings, while helping with daily needs and ensuring everyone participates fully.

The role requires adapting activities to individual abilities and reporting any changes to supervisors.

It's a great fit for patient, adaptable people who enjoy working with diverse groups and have experience supporting those with disabilities.

Key Requirements

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and supervisors
Adaptability to adjust activities based on clients' abilities, interests, and needs
Detail-oriented approach to following program guidelines and reporting changes
Ability to assist with personal care and activities of daily living
Capability to transport participants, including operating wheelchair lifts and tie-downs
Collaborative mindset for recommending and developing program ideas

Full Job Description

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

Requirements

Loudoun County's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary position as an Adaptive Recreation Trip Assistant. In this position, clients participate in small and large group activities under the general supervision of the supervisor. This will include small and large group discussions, exercise programs, craft activities, audio/visual programs, etc.; follows appropriate program guidelines; adjusts activities to meet the client’s abilities, interest, and needs; and reports changes in the client’s abilities or needs to supervisor as necessary. The applicant will facilitate the full engagement of Adaptive Recreation participants in leisure and recreation activities. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, effective in communication, and will have experience working with individuals with disabilities.

We are currently hiring for the following location(s):
• PRCS, 742 Miller Drive, SE, Leesburg, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Helps clients with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Recommends program ideas, based on client experience; collaborates with staff to develop new program ideas.
• Transports participants, operates wheelchair lifts, and implements wheelchair tie-down procedures.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.

*A flexible work schedule may include weekends and evenings *

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; six months of driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• CDL – Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Three (3) months of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Must undergo criminal background, DMV, and credit checks. Driver records may undergo an annual review to confirm their continued eligibility. Certification in First Aid and CPR for adults, infants, and children. Negative TB test results are required prior to beginning work.

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Adaptive Recreation Trip Assistant

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