Summary: This position reports
to a Sr. Specialist or Sr. Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to
provide varying levels of support for individuals with disabilities to
participate in general recreation class offerings. This role provides direct
support to community members and requires excellent communication skills. 

Work Schedule: Hours may include evenings and weekends and vary seasonally. In the
summer, 20-40 hours per week may be available. In all other seasons, 5-10 hours
a week or less may be available. 

Essential job
functions: The following duties and responsibilities are
illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to
be all-inclusive. 
-Assist with inclusion and support of participants with disabilities into City of Fort Collins general recreation offerings as assigned.
-Utilize a spectrum of tools and techniques to provide varying levels of inclusion support.
-Communicate effectively with staff, parents, supportive living staff, school teachers and other participants.
-Complete all required preparation and post program documentation to support an individual’s overall inclusion goals.
-Complete all documentation, incident/accident reports, and other required forms in a timely manner.
-Act as part of an interdisciplinary team by contributing ideas, attending staff meetings, and completing required trainings.
-Act as an advocate for people with disabilities; provide disability awareness information, emphasize the individual's abilities and similarities, and de-emphasize the differences.
-Attend all orientations, meetings, in-services, and related workshops as indicated by supervisor.
-Provide input and planning for programs, modifications, and adaptive equipment.
-Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner.
-Represent the City in a positive, professional and healthy manner.

Lead Inclusive
Recreation Aide Duties 
-Meet all duties listed above.
-Support Inclusion Aides in their daily tasks by providing breaks, additional assistance in inclusion services, documentation support, etc.
-Model ongoing inclusive education and strategies to staff.
-Communicate directly with Inclusion Aides and Inclusion Coordinator.
-Plan and facilitate weekly sensory-based programs under the guidance of Inclusion Coordinator.
-Work independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees or volunteers. 

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

 Job qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this
position.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: 
-High school degree or GED required, bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
-Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
-Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
-Ability to work independently without supervision and to make sound judgement calls.
-Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals receiving support, coworkers, recreation staff, camp staff, parents and other community contacts.
-Ability to operate basic office equipment and electronic apps for documentation and communication.
-Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
 
 Language Skills: Ability to read
instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, groups
of clients, parents, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of American
Sign Language and Spanish desirable, but not required 
  
 Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve and implement
practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate
proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service and facility
integrity. 
  
Certifications,
Licenses, and Registrations:  
-Background check required.
-Favorable state and federal fingerprinting, and child abuse reporting background checks.
-CPR and First Aid Certification must be acquired within one month of hire
-Must complete State-approved courses before working in licensed camp programs 

Physical demands: Work will include the following: 1) regular standing and walking; 2) bending, stooping, pushing,
pulling, jumping, twisting, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and
reaching; physical activity required in recreation activities; 3) frequent
lifting and carrying 15 to 50 pounds; 4) hand/eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard; 5) foot-eye coordination for the
operation of a motor vehicle; 6) vision to read written materials and
understand direction; 7) speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communication
with citizens and employees.  

Work environment: While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens and uncontrollable physical behaviors such as kicking or biting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.

Performance Steps 
Performance Step 1   
-Performs as required by job description with direct supervision.
-Has experience working with individuals with disabilities, or an interest/willingness to learn and receive training on disability-inclusive practices.

Performance Step 2  
-Performs all duties outlined in Step 1.
-Communicates with Inclusion Coordinator regarding outcomes of inclusion intervention.
-Completes a minimum of 300 contact hours.
-Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.

Performance Step 3  
-Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
-Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.
-Has a minimum of 3 months (455 hours) satisfactory and verifiable experience working in licensed childcare programs.
-Able to step into Lead Inclusion Aide duties and responsibilities.

Performance Step 4 
-Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
-Favorable review by Inclusion Coordinator.
-Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
-CTRS, Behavior Specialist or comparable certification will start at this level.
-Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field
-Supports the Inclusion Coordinator, other inclusion aides, and provides facilitation strategy ideas.
-Accumulates a minimum of 600 contact hours.
-Consistently maintains a high level of support and documentation.

All steps based on
budget availability and current City of Fort Collins Policy 

Based on previous
employee experience steps can be skipped with the approval of Area Manager  
 The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.  Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
 
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
 Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

The
City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status
or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any
other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.
 
 POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, STATE AND FEDERAL FINGERPRINTING, AND CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
 
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