Recreation Worker(part time)- Muscogee YDC- Midland GA

Columbus Technical College; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbus Technical College in Georgia seeks a part-time Recreation Worker for Muscogee YDC in Midland. You will instruct and supervise participants in recreation and workforce readiness activities, adapting methods to diverse needs while promoting language, life, and social skills.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or one year of equivalent experience. The position emphasizes safety, program planning, and collaboration with staff to support residents’ development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university.
• Or one year of experience at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or trains clients in a specific area as part of workforce readiness instruction.
• Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet varied needs and interests.
• Assesses education and adjustment needs through observation and testing.
• Conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations in language, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
• Plans and coordinates a comprehensive recreational program for the facility population.
• Repairs, adjusts and alters equipment and tools as needed.

Education

Associate degree in area of assignment

Job description

Job Title:

Recreation Worker(part time)- Muscogee YDC- Midland GA

Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006045

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$15.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet clients varying needs, abilities, and interests
• Assess student's education and adjustment needs through direct observation and testing
• Conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to instruct in principles, techniques, or methods In subjects such as language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills
• Conducts recreational activities with the goals of teaching decision-making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options and teaching social skills
• Counsel and instructs clients in the habits of daily living and work routines
• Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost
• Instructs clients or residents through lectures and demonstrations of the methods and techniques
• Plan and coordinates a comprehensive recreational program for facility population
• Plans a program of practical instruction to meet individual and group needs
• Repairs, adjusts and alters equipment and tools as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree In area of assignment from an accredited college or university; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Practical Instructor 1 (EDT010) or position equivalent.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.