Camp Inclusion Support Staff - Seasonal

Description * Do you have experience and an interest in working with individuals with disabilities?

* Are you enthusiastic, reliable, dependable, and have strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills?

* Do you enjoy or have experience in one or more of the following activities?

* Ice skating * Tennis * Golf * Archaeology * Nature programs * Outdoor adventure sport programs * Therapeutic recreation programs * Community outreach * Special events If this sounds like you, the Program Access Office of the Montgomery County Department of Parks is the place you want to be!

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award Winner.

Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of over 850 employees, 419 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents.Go to our website to learn more: DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

The Program Access Office coordinates inclusion services for individuals with disabilities who are registered in parks and leisure programs; participates in community events and outreach opportunities and plans inclusive and specialized special events and programs.

We are looking for dynamic support staff to serve our patrons and promote services and programs across Montgomery County.

In programs: You will be supporting Parks programs and events by actively participating alongside participants, assisting with adaptations and modifications, and facilitating social interactions.

In the community: You will be responsible for representing the Program Access Office by greeting and interacting with the public at events or outreach fairs sharing resources and information.

You can also work at inclusive and specialized special events and programs held throughout the year throughout our Park system.

Examples of Important Duties Inclusion Support Staff ($16.00- $21.00) Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers.

Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.

Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.

Assists in development of behavior management plans; implements behavior management plans and provides documentation as required.

Communicates effectively, enforces program rules, complies with policies/procedures and Youth Camp Standards.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * 16 years of age * Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications * Reliable form of transportation * Experience working with people with disabilities * Coursework or degree in related field Supplemental Information Supplemental Information Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications.

* Positions are seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefits package.Seasonal employees are subject to accrue sick leave.[BJ1] * Camps run June 17-August 23 * Work assignments may be on an "as-needed" basis, dependent upon sufficient program registration, and/or immediate need for support in a program.

* Work may include day, evening, and weekend hours and may be performed indoors or outdoors.

* A complete background check will be completed prior to hire.

* Lifting and carrying supplies and materials may also be involved.

* All selected applicants must attend mandatory training provided by the Program Access team (Training may include CPR & First Aid, Youth Camp Standards, Behavior Management Techniques, Disability Characteristics, Documentation and Communication, and others) May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you