RECREATION: Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Program Staff

Full Job Description

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM STAFF

(Recreation Assistant - Job Code: 9325)

Hours: This is a casual non-benefited position limited to working twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, energetic individual interested in working for the Department of Library and Recreation Services. The Therapeutic Recreation Program Staff will plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

As a Therapeutic Recreation Program Staff, you will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for individuals with disabilities
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of program participant and create a positive and safe environment
• Establish positive rapport with parents, participants and volunteers
• Guide and direct volunteers
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard.

Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service.

The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 10 pounds is also required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Qualifications

• The minimum age is 16

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 18 or older
• High School diploma or GED equivelent

• Work or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision or in team with other staff

• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Certified CPR/AED/First Aid

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume."

Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted.

Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position.

Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review.

Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-2719 for updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire.

Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history.

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination.

Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Susan Van Dyne, Recreation Services Coordinator 2 at 408-730-7359 or email: svandyne@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

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The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.