Program Support Specialist- Therapeutic

Performs difficult administrative support functions for the Roanoke County Therapeutic Recreation Services. Assists with program planning and implementing purposeful recreation activities. Completes administrative forms, budget sheets, program documentation and standard reports. Performs other duties as required.Shift Hours and/or Days Worked: Daytime hours Monday-Friday and/or occasional nights and weekends.Hours Required for this position: 20-29 a week* Assists in the development of purposeful program plans for recreation programs for adults with disabilities.* Participates in the evaluation of program and participant goals to ensure programs are meeting participants needs* Attends community outreach or advocacy events to promote Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley (TRS)* Works with TRS support staff to ensure program goals are being met* Completes documentation for grant and purchase of services agreements* Uses the Class system to register participants for programs, enter programs, and access information needed for customer services* Maintains financial information to track budgets and maintain cost effectiveness of programs* Purchases and maintains supplies for programs* Enters participant information and maintains information in TRS database* Attends all TRS and Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Department meetings* Attends Roanoke County HR trainings as needed* Communicates with parents, care providers, case workers, and participants related to program issuesEducationRequired: Education equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college courses in therapeutic recreation, psychology, special education or a related field.Preferred: Associates Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.ExperienceRequired: Considerable experience in administrative support and working with people with disabilities in a professional setting. Education may be substituted for equivalent experience.Certifications/ LicensesMust possess a valid Virginia driver's license and have a good driving recordKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of administrative and office proceduresComprehensive knowledge of Therapeutic RecreationAbility to constructively participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs for adults with disabilities that may include; development/intellectual, head injury related, mobility, mental health/psychiatric, or visual impairmentsAbility to complete objective documentationAbility to use assessment tools to create appropriate goals and objectives for participants and programsAbility to direct the activities of other employeesAbility to gather, organize and report informationAbility to work in a demanding work environment requiring teamworkAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to follow operating procedures and maintain confidentialitySkill and proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software suchas Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, Publisher, and Power PointAdditional RequirementsSubject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.SupervisoryResponsibilitiesMay direct the work of part time staffOVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDLIGHTLift and/or exert force up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, or insignificant amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.PHYSICAL DEMANDSC = Continuously55 to 8+ hours dailyF = Frequently25 to 55 hours dailyO = OccasionallyUp to 25 hours dailyR = RarelyLess than 1 hour per weekN = NeverNever occursCodePhysical DemandCodePhysical DemandOStandingFSittingOWalkingOLiftingOCarryingRPushing/PullingFReachingFHandlingCFine DexterityRKneelingOCrouchingRCrawlingOBendingRTwistingRClimbingRBalancingCVision (Correction Required)CHearingFTalkingOFoot Controls (driving, operation of equip, etc)ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSD = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyR - RarelyN = NeverCodeHealth and SafetyCodeEnvironmental FactorsNMechanical HazardsRDirt and DustNChemical HazardsNExtreme TemperaturesNElectrical HazardsRNoise and VibrationNFire HazardsRFumes and OdorsNExplosivesRWetness/HumidityRCommunicable DiseasesRDarkness or Poor LightingRPhysical Danger or AbuseOther (specify)PRIMARY WORK LOCATIONRecreation CenterMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDSComputer, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment and equipment required in recreation activitiesPROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREDN/A