Hillsborough County Civil Service Board

Bulletin-RECREATIONAL THERAPIST Bulletin

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Recruitment #A3917-00-o16546

Date Opened:

10/30/2009 11:59:00 AM

Filing Deadline:

11/13/2009 11:59:00 AM

Salary:

$31,512.00 - $50,044.00/year

Department:

PARKS, RECREATION And CONSERVATION

Job Type:

Open Recruitment

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs duties planning, organizing, and directing therapeutic recreational activities for physically, psychologically, or acutely disabled individuals, senior citizens and other persons with special needs.

MAJOR DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Plans, organizes, and directs recreation programs and activities for the physical, temporary physical, psychological, acutely disabled individuals, and senior citizens.

Contributes to and shares in staff conferences, staff development and inservice training programs, and other procedures designed to improve service to program participants.

Assists in the preparation and implementation of educational programs for program participants and their families.

May supervise employees and volunteers assigned to assist with the program.

Maintains records of client care.

Makes recommendations for the acquisition of recreational equipment and supplies.

Assists in identifying special funding or grant programs and in completing the applications for such programs.

Serves as liaison between the unit or program and other public and private agencies serving the program clients.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of recreational therapy.

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of music, arts and crafts, drama, dance, and other recreational therapy areas.

Working knowledge of applicable departmental and safety policies and procedures.

Ability to plan and organize work.

Ability to lift and carry weights up to 90 pounds.

Ability to teach, coach and participate in a variety of sports, handicraft, and social recreational activities for the disabled.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, co-workers and volunteers.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Adaptive Physical Education, Recreation, Special Education, or a related field; and
One year of experience providing therapeutic recreation to special needs population.

OR

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Adaptive Physical Education, Recreation, Special Education, or a related field; and
Two years of experience providing therapeutic recreation to special needs population.

OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Three years of experience providing therapeutic recreation to special needs population.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

APPOINTING AUTHORITY MAY REQUIRE

Possession of a valid Driver License.

Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL); and/or First-Aid and/or CPR Certification; and/or��

A high level skill in riding, care and control of horses.

Possession of a Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification within one year of initial hire date.

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SELECTION PROCESS

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Application Screening (Civil Service Office)
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Performance Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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Written Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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Establish List (Civil Service Office)
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Department Selection Interviews (Hiring Agency)
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Background Investigation (Hiring Agency)
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Job Offer (Hiring Agency)

CONCLUSION

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE: The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County. They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

EXAMINATION: Applicants will be competitively rated on the basis of their training and experience.

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