Inclusion Support Staff chez The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

• Do you have experience and an interest in working with individuals with disabilities?

• Are you enthusiastic, reliable, dependable, and skilled in communication and customer service?

• Do you enjoy or have experience in one or more of the following activities?

Ice-skating

Tennis

Nature Programs Sports Programs

Special Events

If this sounds like you, the Program Access Office of the Montgomery County Department of Parks is the place you want to be!

The Program Access Office coordinates inclusion services for individuals with disabilities who are registered in parks and leisure programs; participates in community events and outreach opportunities and plans inclusive and specialized special events and programs. We are looking for dynamic support staff to serve our patrons and promote services and programs across Montgomery County.

As an Inclusion Support Staff, you will be supporting Montgomery Parks programs and events by actively participating alongside participants, assisting with adaptations and modifications, and facilitating social interactions.

Position Duties

Inclusion Support Staff ($17.25- $21.75)

Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers.

Actively participates in all program activities, assists with adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions.

Advocates for the full inclusion of participants with disabilities within the program.

Implements behavior management plans, assists in development of behavior management plans; and provides documentation as required.

Communicates effectively with supervisors, program staff, and participants’ families while enforcing program rules and adhering to policies, and procedures.

Montgomery Parks is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Montgomery Parks has a career staff complement of over 800 employees, 419 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. 

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Please Note: The pay range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities.

• 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Reliable form of transportation

• Experience working with people with disabilities.

• Coursework or degree in a related field (Therapeutic Recreation, Education/Special Education, Behavioral Health, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy)

Other Qualifications

Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery Parks Program Access Office host a variety of events and programs throughout the year including specialized programs, nature programs, sports programs, summer and one-day camps, and outdoors community events. Inclusion Support Staff should be comfortable working outdoors for programs and events, and/or at indoor facilities for programs or sport lessons. We offer a multitude of opportunities for Inclusion Support Staff to help ensure Montgomery Parks supports the participation of people with disabilities by staffing our Sensory Retreat Tent, driving our accessible shuttle cart, and providing direct support to program participants. Hours are flexible and offered on an as needed basis during weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends based on support staff availability.

• Pay rates are based on experience and qualifications. · Positions are seasonal/part-time and do not include a benefits package. Seasonal employees are subject to accrue sick leave.

• A complete background check will be completed prior to hire.

• Lifting and carrying supplies and materials may also be involved.

• All selected applicants must attend mandatory training provided by the Program Access team. Training may include CPR & First Aid, Youth Camp Standards, Behavior Management Techniques, Disability Characteristics, Documentation and Communication, etc.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you