Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Disability Services: Program Access Summer Seasonal/Intermittent Positions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Disability Services: Program Access Summer Seasonal/Intermittent Positions
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Do you have a passion for working with people with disabilities? If you answered yes, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has exciting year-round part-time employment opportunities for you! Disability Services supports participants to learn, engage, and have fun in childcare programs, classes, special events, and recreation activities. Work opportunities are available on different days and times throughout Prince George’s County.
Under Title II of the ADA, Program Access supports people with disabilities in participating in summer camp, which typically runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Before-care or After-care options are available for additional hours. Classes and special events are generally held in the evenings and on weekends, although select daytime opportunities are also available. Program locations and assignments are subject to change based on program needs.
To thrive in this position, you must be willing to actively participate in all program activities—including pool time—assist with adapting activities and help facilitate social interaction among participants. Effectively communicating with supervisors, staff, participants, and parents/guardians is extremely important. All selected candidates must provide excellent customer service and must maintain confidentiality regarding disability, medical, and personal information.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs, working in childcare or education programs, or supporting children or adults with disabilities. Starting positions and pay rates are based on age and previous experience. Please provide examples of experience in your application.
Program Access Position Locations by Team:
Northern (Laurel, Hyattsville, Largo among others)
Countywide (Sports and Learning Complex in Landover and Fairland Sports and Aquatics in Laurel)
Southern (Upper Marlboro, Temple Hills, Ft. Washington among others)
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond, Joelle.Edmond@pgparks.com or Brenda Miller, Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.
The Following Opportunities Are Available Inclusion Aide ($16.75 - $17.25) Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities. Minimal related experience required. Minimum age 16.
Inclusion Support Staff I ($17.75 - $18.25) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Minimum age 18. Requires high school diploma and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or two or more years of work-related disability experience.
Inclusion Support Staff II ($19.25 - $19.75) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Maintains documentation and implements behavior plans as needed. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Minimum age 19. Requires two years of college in related field and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or four or more years of related disability experience.
Inclusion Support Staff III ($20.75 - $21.75) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Assists in development of behavior management plans; implements behavior management plans and provides documentation as required. Conducts sensitivity awareness activities and training on site as required. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Requires four years of college in a related field or two years of college plus three years of experience working with people with disabilities or six or more years of related disability experience.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Work Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Before-care or After-care options are available for additional hours.
Working Conditions/Environment
Work may be indoors or outdoors.
Supplemental Information
All selected applicants must attend mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid and AED; Inclusion/ Therapeutic Recreation Orientation; Disability Characteristics; Behavior Management techniques; and other designated trainings.
These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package.
A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
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.
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.
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Do you have a passion for working with people with disabilities? If you answered yes, the Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation has exciting year-round part-time employment opportunities for you! Disability Services supports participants to learn, engage, and have fun in childcare programs, classes, special events, and recreation activities. Work opportunities are available on different days and times throughout Prince George’s County.
Under Title II of the ADA, Program Access supports people with disabilities in participating in summer camp, which typically runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Before-care or After-care options are available for additional hours. Classes and special events are generally held in the evenings and on weekends, although select daytime opportunities are also available. Program locations and assignments are subject to change based on program needs.
To thrive in this position, you must be willing to actively participate in all program activities—including pool time—assist with adapting activities and help facilitate social interaction among participants. Effectively communicating with supervisors, staff, participants, and parents/guardians is extremely important. All selected candidates must provide excellent customer service and must maintain confidentiality regarding disability, medical, and personal information.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs, working in childcare or education programs, or supporting children or adults with disabilities. Starting positions and pay rates are based on age and previous experience. Please provide examples of experience in your application.
Program Access Position Locations by Team:
Northern (Laurel, Hyattsville, Largo among others)
Countywide (Sports and Learning Complex in Landover and Fairland Sports and Aquatics in Laurel)
Southern (Upper Marlboro, Temple Hills, Ft. Washington among others)
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond, Joelle.Edmond@pgparks.com or Brenda Miller, Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.
The Following Opportunities Are Available Inclusion Aide ($16.75 - $17.25) Provide support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Must have a desire and interest in working with people with disabilities. Minimal related experience required. Minimum age 16.
Inclusion Support Staff I ($17.75 - $18.25) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities, and helps to facilitate social interactions. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Minimum age 18. Requires high school diploma and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or two or more years of work-related disability experience.
Inclusion Support Staff II ($19.25 - $19.75) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Maintains documentation and implements behavior plans as needed. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Minimum age 19. Requires two years of college in related field and one year experience working with persons with disabilities or four or more years of related disability experience.
Inclusion Support Staff III ($20.75 - $21.75) Provides support to individuals with disabilities to be included in general recreational programs with their peers. Assists in development of behavior management plans; implements behavior management plans and provides documentation as required. Conducts sensitivity awareness activities and training on site as required. Advocates for the full inclusion of participants within the program.
Minimum Requirements : Requires four years of college in a related field or two years of college plus three years of experience working with people with disabilities or six or more years of related disability experience.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Work Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Before-care or After-care options are available for additional hours.
Working Conditions/Environment
Work may be indoors or outdoors.
Supplemental Information
All selected applicants must attend mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid and AED; Inclusion/ Therapeutic Recreation Orientation; Disability Characteristics; Behavior Management techniques; and other designated trainings.
These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package.
A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
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.
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.
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