Inclusionary Aide

City of Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami Beach is seeking an enthusiastic Recreation Aide to support children with special needs in municipal programs. You will assist with planning and leading activities, monitor safety, and help participants engage with peers in a dynamic environment.

The role involves working across locations with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and requires strong communication and organizational skills. A proactive, caring approach supported by relevant training is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Two years' experience with children and/or adults with special needs.
• Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 6 months of hire.
• DCF 40-hour childcare training within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance and lead recreational activities.
• Evaluate participants' skill levels and participation capacity.
• Implement behavior plans and document accordingly.
• Assist participants to adapt activities and facilitate social interactions.
• Conduct diversified recreational activities and prepare fields for events.

Skills

Experience with children with special|

Communication skills

First aid/CPR trained

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position provides one-on-one assistance to children with moderate to severe special needs participating in recreational programs. The incumbents also assist with organizing, modifying and leading recreational activities and events for all groups and are generally supervised by the Park Manager at the site to which they are assigned.

• 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.

• Associates 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 obtain within 6 months of hire
• DCF 40-hour Childcare Facility Training Requirement started within first 90 days of employment and must be completed one (1) year from the date the training began.
• City will par for the DCF 40 -hour childcare requirements and testing a maximum of 3 takes
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills to communicate and interact with other employees and the public, in person or on the telephone.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, Microsoft Office, calculator, recreation software system, credit card machine, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling. Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, alone or in a team.
• The work may be performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, delivers tables, chairs, stage panels, etc., and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Applicant must disclose whether they can swim. If applicant cannot swim, they must wear a life vest while on the pool deck and in the pool at all times.