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City of Cincinnati THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM COORD in Cincinnati, Ohio
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM COORD
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM COORD
Salary
$56,031.03 - $75,638.91 Annually
Location
Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type
Full-time Classified
Job Number
23-01139
Department
Recreation Commission
Opening Date
03/27/2024
Closing Date
4/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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General Statement of Duties
This employee plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and supervises Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs. Employee assists a Parks/Recreation Service Area Coordinator in the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of assigned staff for specific tasks, activities and programs, and/or facilities. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of Therapeutic Recreation Programming.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles of supervision and management.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Basic accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Educational theory and methods.
Basic principles of marketing and public relations.
Functions and resources of other City departments and agencies.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; City and Municipal Code as it relates to the facilities and/or Therapeutic Recreation programs.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and laws governing recreation services for people with disabilities in city /government agencies (Title II).
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Various disabilities and their implication for recreation.
Therapeutic Recreation competencies, including assessment, activity analysis, and activity adaptation.
Specific strategies for supporting inclusion, such as peer training, cooperative grouping, and activity modification..
Behavior management principles and techniques
Alternative communication methods and systems.
Community resources and existing support service agencies related to Therapeutic Recreation and inclusion services.
City of Cincinnati and CRC safety regulatio
Skill to:
Drive vehicle in course of duty.
Conduct recreational programs and activities.
Operate a personal computer, cash register, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to:
Evaluate recreational programs and services, identify and implement measures needed for improvement.
Diplomatically deal with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, outside agencies, businesses, community groups, and the general public.
Establish work priorities.
Determine program staff and equipment requirements.
Handle complaints and difficult customer situations.
Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations.
Manage and direct a comprehensive education program.
Work as team member with division, department and outside agencies.
Assess needs and plan appropriate programs for people with disabilities.
Develop behavior management plans.
Make decisions in job situations even in the absence of clear guidelines.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; prepare and administer budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Read and comprehend written material.
Required Education and Experience
PROMOTIONAL: Each applicant must have two years of experience as a Community Center Director (Therapeutics) in the Department of Recreation plus a Bachelor's Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration or in a related field
OR
Have five years of experience as a Community Center Director (Therapeutics) in the Department of Recreation. Additionally, each applicant must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certified through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation.
OPEN: Each applicant must have two years of full time supervisory experience in a community-based therapeutic recreation program (similar to CRC's TR Division at a public agency) plus a Bachelor's Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration or in a related field
OR
Must have five years of full time supervisory experience in a community based therapeutic recreation program serving multiple populations (such as Special Olympics, Starfire, United Cerebral Palsy, etc.) Additionally, each applicant must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certified through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be able to furnish own transportation.
Must be willing to work irregular hours and/or weekends, if required.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions:Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; some work on slippery or uneven surfaces, in closed spaces; work in or around water; fumes from spray paints and adhesives; work closely with others.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking; moderate lifting, transferring or carrying; general manual dexterity required; ability to make visual evaluations.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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Under which of the following do you qualify for this position? Please choose only one.
Two years of experience as a Community Center Director (Therapeutics) in the Department of Recreation plus a Bachelor's Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration or in a related field, and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation.
Five years of experience as a Community Center Director (Therapeutics) in the Department of Recreation and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation.
Two years of full time supervisory experience in a community-based therapeutic recreation program (similar to CRC's TR Division at a public agency) plus a Bachelor's Degree in Parks/Recreation Administration or in a related field.
Five years of full time supervisory experience in a community based therapeutic recreation program serving multiple populations (such as Special Olympics, Starfire, United Cerebral Palsy, etc.) and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation.
None of the above.
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I understand my Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification must be attached to my application, if required for qualification, or my application will be rejected.
Yes, I understand
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City of Cincinnati
Address
805 Central Avenue Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Phone
513-352-2400
Website
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