RECREATION SPECIALIST (TR-DAY CAMPS)

General Statement of Duties Under the immediate supervision of the Program Director, the Recreation Specialist (TR-Day Camps) is responsible for the facilitation of recreation and leisure activities in a day camp setting specifically designed for teens and young adults with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge of: Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Principles and methods for the planning and implementation of recreation and leisure activities for individuals and groups with disabilities. Skills To: Disabilities and the effects on recreation and leisure skills. Adjust actions in relation to others. Actively look for ways to help people. Talk to participants to convey information effectively. Ability To: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Listen and understand information and ideas presented through various types of communication. Required Education And Experience Must be 18 years of age or older. One year of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities. Must be able to lift and/or transfer individuals with disabilities independently or assisted. Must be able to swim and be in the water to provide support to individuals with disabilities. Must be certified (unexpired) or able to be certified within three (3) months of hire in: CPR/ First Aid Certification; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Certification must be acquired and maintained as part of employment. Must have valid Driver's License for positions that require driving. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions: Office environment: exposure to computer screens; working closely with others. Outdoor environments: exposure to extreme weather conditions; slippery/uneven surfaces; high noise levels. Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical conditions necessary for lifting and/or transferring individuals with disability independently or assisted; standing, bending, stooping, kneeling; general manual dexterity required. Benefits The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees. 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. Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers three 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 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 City employees can participate in the following flexible benefits: Healthcare Flex Spending Account – 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 – 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 (TERA) – 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‑time employees. 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 other 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 Re‑hired 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. 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cincinnati