On-Call Recreation Leader Senior For Adult Day Club

Salary: $21.68 Hourly
Location : Community Center 1329 Waterloo Ln. Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: On Call
Job Number: 23/24-00051
Department: Social Services General
Opening Date: 10/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/27/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
This posting has been extended until December 27, 2023.
This position is to fill an on-call vacancy for the Adult Day Club.
Maintains front counter operations at Community Center; leads and oversees a variety of recreation and activity programs at designated recreation/senior services/Adult Day Club facility or on trips; or may serve as a pre-school teacher for children 2 years, 9 months to 6 years.
While the incumbent will primarily perform the duties of the Recreation Leader Sr. within the Adult Day Club Program, all the Essential Functions related to the Recreation Leader Sr. position are required to be performed as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls; provides information regarding activity schedules and registration requirements; processes customer registrations and inputs information into department computer system; processes customers for facility passes and photo ID's; receives funds and issues receipts; administers concession sales.
• Leads, coordinates and supervises activities and programs; assists in development of promotional brochures / flyers; provides lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff and volunteers; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; ensures that proper safety precautions are observed; instructs others in proper work procedures.
• Responsible for financial transactions; deposits funds; audits transactions; ensures security of cash and financial receipts.
• Performs general building maintenance and custodial upkeep ensuring cleanliness of building, including restrooms; cleans up spills and unsanitary conditions when they occur; sets up and takes down meeting rooms, including the folding and un-folding of tables; inspects and repairs equipment as necessary; operates audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Performs inspections of facility to ensure participant and customer safety and maintains a clean and organized recreational area; monitors all building participants during facility hours of operation to ensure orderly conduct.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and conduct of recreation programs and activities, including direct supervision and guidance of youth, senior and Adult Daycare participants; prepares lesson plans and leads games and craft activities; works as primary contact at camps, during off-site trips, and as support service provider at Adult Daycare.
• May create and implement plans for special needs children; supervises their programs and ensures positive participation and behavior.
• Maintains records of programs and activities including, but not limited to, rosters, daily roll sheets/attendance records, time cards, and emergency contacts; ensures up-to-date and accurate contact list for parents and/or legal guardians and ensures that participants are picked up in accordance with authorizations on file.
• Periodically drives children and other staff in a county vehicle for off-site activities; monitors trip petty cash and activities of youth during recreational trips or tours; disciplines youth participants according to established policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Pre-school Teacher positions only)

• Provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months to 6 years; develops and maintains a learning environment conducive to growth in the areas of physical, cognitive, and social disciplines; records observations, implements assessments, sets goals for individual children, and prepares group lesson plans and activities accordingly.
• Demonstrates the ability to positively interact with children; communicates verbally and in writing with children and their parents/legal guardians.
• Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm; encourages and provides children with a variety of opportunities for learning and for social experiences; adapts and responds to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance program quality.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Adult Day Club position only)

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living skills to clients, which can include activities, feeding, toileting, ambulation and behavior redirection.
• Responsible for a safe and nurturing environment for those adults that have special needs, including preparing and leading engaging activities appropriate for each individual client.
• Communicate clearly with other staff and volunteers regarding activity program and client needs.
• Provides daily records by documenting the client's activities, noting any concerns or observations.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED; AND three (3) years of experience in leading recreational activities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Correct English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping and cash handling practices and policies.
• The use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.
• Gerontological issues with particular attention to ADL assistance, recreational and cultural programs that assist in independent living.

Skill in:

• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
• Instructing others in work procedures.
• Overseeing community recreational activities.
• Performing cash handling and accounting activities.
• Providing hands on supportive care to those that are unable to perform their own activities of daily living tasks.
• Maintaining accurate office files.
• Customer service.
• Assembling pamphlets, reports, forms and other documents.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use standard office equipment; agility to participate in recreational activities; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening. Must comply with the NAC & NRS regulations in regards to qualification and duties, physical and mental health for ADC positions.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Overview of Douglas County Benefits
Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement. Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.
Paid Leave
12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 88 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies
or relevant labor agreement
for more information.
Health Insurance
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Point of Service (POS) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detail information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at:
Compensation
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. Current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be between 0% and 2% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.
2023
01
What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Associates/Vocational Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree
• Other Related Degree
• None of the Above

02
If you have a degree please list the major.
03
How many years of experience do you possess in leading recreational activities in any type setting (one example: with a group of adults in a long term care facility)?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years
• No experience

04
How many years of experience do you possess working with adults with special needs outside of your home?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• No experience

05
If yes, please provide details to include dates and where you obtained the experience.
06
What was the age group you took care of outside of your home?

• Less than 18 years of age
• 18 - 50 years
• 50 and older
• No experience

07
Please describe your experience of care you provided to people outside of your home.
08
Do you have a current First Aid certification or able to obtain within 6 months of employment (training provided by organization)?

• Yes
• Or able to obtain with in 6 months of employment.
• No

09
Do you have a current CPR certification or able to obtain within six (6) months of date of employment (training provided by organization)?

• Yes
• Or able to obtain within six (6) months of date of employment
• No

10
Do you have any of the following certifications?

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
• Certified Activities Assistant
• Other certification
• No certifications

11
If you selected "other certification" please list it below.
12
Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advance
• None of the above

13
Please select your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None of the above

14
This position requires candidate must be at least 21 years of age. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

15
Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history/experience from your most current employment to 10 years back on the applicati...