Adaptive & Inclusive (AIR) Program Leader bei City of Thornton, CO
City of Thornton, CO · Thornton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Thornton
About the Department
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. One year of relevant work experience, preferably experience working with individuals with disabilities. Previous experience assisting, supervising, planning, or leading activities for persons with disabilities and educational, volunteer, or employment in therapeutic recreation, counseling, or special education preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. First Aid Certification and Universal Precautions certification may be required.
Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective customer service.
Knowledge of the principles of full inclusion and the Americans with Disabilities Acts.
Knowledge of behavioral modification techniques.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions.
Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Standard Precautions activities.
Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgements related to safety.
Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, supplies and equipment, and follow established procedures.
Ability to develop, coordinate, promote and, when required, lead program events.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to react quickly and accurately to changing conditions and elements.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Physical and Mental Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, and hear. This position is mostly medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions.
Other Qualifications
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
