Recreation Specialist - Adult Day Club

DescriptionApplications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**Our Adult Day Club is looking for a compassionate and organized Recreation Specialist to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting adults with special needs through daily care, engaging recreational activities and special events. The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, values inclusivity and is committed to creating a positive experience for participants and their families.This position is for the Adult Day Club.Primary ObjectivesPerforms intermediate work planning, organizing, and implementing recreation/senior services/adult day club programs and special events; assisting in the marketing and promotion of classes, recreation, senior activities, and other special events; coordinating and providing general building maintenance of recreation facilities; overseeing front counter operations at Community Center/adult day care; performing specialized clerical office support activities; serving as pre-school director, managing a comprehensive program for children; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.Supervision ExercisedNonePrimary Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of recreation/senior facility; performs opening and/or closing procedures on a daily basis; develops recreation programs and corresponding promotional brochures/flyers, including senior activities, pre-school programs, special events, and sports activities.Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls; provides information regarding activity schedules and registration requirements; processes customer registrations and facility reservation requests, and inputs information into department computer system; processes customers for facility passes and photo ID's; receives funds and issues receipts; oversees concessions sales; may prepare deposits and post payments for goods and services to appropriate accounts.Prepares a variety of program reports which may include building maintenance, lesson plans, inventory, and other various financial documents and reports; maintains accurate inventory of supplies, games, crafts, equipment, concession items, etc.; may participate in the shopping/ordering of supplies.Works with vendors to ensure appropriate janitorial services are met; performs light custodial upkeep as necessary; assists Court system with assigning community service workers to building maintenance tasks; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur, ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA regulations; performs general building maintenance as necessary, including snow removal; sets up and takes down furniture and/or equipment for meetings, classes, and other special events; operates audiovisual equipment as needed. Serves as the on-site lead worker primarily during non-standard hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), when supervisors and managers are off duty; oversees activities of assigned staff and volunteers, prioritizes and reviews work to ensure quality service delivery and timely completion of duties; provides and coordinates on-the-job training, counseling, coaching, and instruction for employees and volunteers; assists with recruitment and onboarding activities; provides supervisors with input and observations regarding staff performance and operational issues; prepares and adjusts shift work schedules; and works with advisory boards, service clubs, and other community groups in the planning and implementation of events that frequently occur outside regular business hours. Performs inspections of facility to ensure participant safety; inspects and repairs equipment as necessary; maintains a clean and organized recreational area; monitors all building participants during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct, intervening as necessary following all established policies and procedures.Periodically transports program participants and other staff in a county vehicle for off-site activities. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.Adult Day Club position onlyProvide assistance with activities of daily living skills to clients, which can include activities, feeding, toileting, ambulation and behavior redirection.Responsible for a safe and nurturing environment for those adults that have special needs, including preparing and leading engaging activities appropriate for each individual client.Communicate clearly with other staff and volunteers regarding activity program and client needs.Assists in all record keeping in regard to the Adult Day Club, for both clients and staff.Will maintain the role of Assistant Director in the absence of the director per Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) regulations. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSESHigh School Diploma/GED; AND three (3) years of experience in recreation, education, and/or recreation facility or community center supervision; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional education in child development and/or early childhood education required for the Pre-School Director position. Must be at least 18 years of age at date of employment. Must be 21 years of age at date of employment for positions within Adult Day Club. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSESValid Driver’s LicenseFirst Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employmentWORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWORKING CONDITIONSThe characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.Work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length and observing general surroundings and activities.Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. crowds, heavy traffic, large equipment).Work occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSi. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.ii. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.iii. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.iv. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.No Nevada State income tax.Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through VOYA, which is funded by the employee.Employee PerksVacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Employee Recognition ProgramsAnnual Gym MembershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramsHealth InsuranceAs a Douglas County employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our website for details.CompensationDouglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County’s Recognition of Excellence Program.01What is your highest level of completed education?High School or GEDAssociates/Vocational DegreeBachelor DegreeMaster's DegreeOther Related DegreeNone of the Above02If you have a degree please list the major.03How many years' experience do you possess in recreation, education, and/or recreation facility or community center supervision (one example: with a group of adults in a long term care facility)?Less than 2 years2 years3 years4 years5 or more yearsNo experience04Do you hold current a First Aid and CPR certification OR are you able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment date? Training provided by facility.Yes, I hold current certification.I am able to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment date.No, I DO NOT have current certification and WILL NOT be able to obtain it within six (6) months of date of employment.05How many years of experience do you possess working with adults with special needs: cognitive delays, physical limitations, gerontology outside of your home?No experienceLess than 1 year1 - 2 years3 - 4 years5 or more years06Please provide details to include dates and where you obtained the experience.07What was the age group you took care of outside of your home?Less than 18 years of age18 - 50 years50 and olderNo experience08Please describe your experience of care you provided to people outside of your home.09Do you have any of the following certifications?Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)Certified Activities AssistantOther certificationNo certifications10If you selected "other certification" please list it below.11Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Word.BasicIntermediateAdvanceNone of the above12Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.BasicIntermediateAdvancedNone of the above13Do you have basic proficiency level utilizing Microsoft Office applications? What areas are you familiar with?AccessPowerpointOutlookNone of the above14Briefly, describe why you are interested in the Recreation Specialist position for the Community Center's Adult Day Club.15Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?YesNo16This position requires candidate must be at least 21 years of age at date of employment. Will you be able to meet this requirement?YesNo17Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?YesNo18Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.*** Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?YesNoI do not have 10 years of work history, but have included all employment history.I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years and I have included the experience on my application.19Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals. Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect. Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?YesNo Required Question