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City of Miami Beach · 2 days ago

Inclusionary Aide (Part Time)

Miami Beach, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

City of Miami Beach is seeking an Inclusionary Aide to provide one-on-one assistance to children with moderate to severe special needs in recreational programs. The role involves supervising participants, organizing activities, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supervises one or more participants depending upon participants' individual needs, and/or need, in sports, games, recreation and athletic activities, including field trips, etc

Evaluates participants' skill level and assesses capacity to participate in recreational activities

Implements behavior plans, as needed, creates and safeguards appropriate documentation

Assists participants to adapt to activities and facilitates social interactions

Conducts diversified recreational activities which may include but are not limited to: music, dance, arts and crafts, swimming, athletics, games, and fitness programs for all ages and abilities; may be required to prepare fields for various organized games

May assist in preparing attendance and activity reports

Compiles and retains records and receipts as directed

Adheres to all check lists, policies and procedures

Provides excellent customer service; reports complaints to supervisors and responds to inquiries from the public; advises the public regarding existing activities

Works toward furtherance of the City's and Department's Mission Statements

Enforces safety and program/facility rules and regulations

Work is evaluated through observation of their ability to establish rapport with the children they work with and their parents/care takers, and detail, accuracy and timeliness of written reports

Administers basic first aid as needed

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Therapeutic RecreationSpecial EducationCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationChildcare TrainingEffective CommunicationCustomer ServiceEthical BehaviorTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Associate's degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Recreation, or related field, and/or two years' experience working directly with children and/or adults with special needs required

Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays

CPR and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire

DCF 40-hour Childcare Facility Training Requirement started within the first 90 days of employment and must be completed within one (1) year from the date the training began

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Applicant must be able to work at various locations and varying shifts, holidays, weekends, and evening hours

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

Benefits

City will pay for the DCF 40 -hour childcare requirements and testing, a maximum of 3 takes

Sick and vacation leave accumulated at half-rate

Contributions to deferred compensation plan under Section 457 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code in lieu of paying and withholding Social Security/FICA taxes (OBRA)