City Of Rockville, MD Rockville , MD 20850
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing therapeutic recreation and youth development programming and the administrative and reporting tasks related, and information and referral to community and social services relative to youth and family programs and development. The work requires sufficient knowledge to perform and deal with work situations; and, outside and inside contacts to carry out programs requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion. The work is subject to general instruction and instruction and supervision specific to therapeutic recreation and youth development. The work is also subject to established routine and/or standardized policy and procedures; effects and has meaningful impact on individuals and citizens. The incumbent participates with others, both inside and outside the unit in program development and service delivery. The work is during and/or just before or after the school day and flexible within those times.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, manages and coordinates youth and family programs and services.
Integrates youth development initiatives into a coordinated program and expands efforts to include a larger number of youth.
May assist to develop informational and promotional materials that describe the programs.
May coordinates youth programs with various Linkages to Learning programs.
May supervise part-time and volunteer employees.
Assists with information and referral resources for participants.
Plans therapeutic recreation offerings for students during the summer and/or after school.
Administers client satisfaction surveys and submits to Linkages to Learning Community School Coordinator
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social services, social work, counseling, recreation, or closely related field from an accredited university or college plus two (2) years of progressively responsible work in the coordination and/or delivery of therapeutic recreation, youth development, community and social services; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Being fluently bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
City Of Rockville, MD