Pt Safekey Aide

Overview

This position is responsible for providing a safe recreational environment for children. Under general supervision, the worker is responsible for ensuring that recreation facilities, programs, activities, and services are delivered in a safe and effective manner; assists other full-time staff with the daily operations of a recreation facility or program area; and performs related duties as assigned. This description is intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and is not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty.

Additionally, it is not intended to limit management s rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees beyond the essential functions under their supervision.

Delivers quality customer service. Provides for the safety and security of children in program. Ensures parent’s receipts are in numerical order, ensures all receipts are accounted for and are filled out completely and correctly. Places justification for missing or voided receipts. Maintains a clean, safe and fun recreational environment for the children. Leads by example. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Greets children warmly and introduces them to other children and activities upon arrival. Applies appropriate disciplinary measures according to Department policies and procedures. Responds to general inquiries from parents, staff and members of the public. Performs routine, entry-level work under close supervision. Provides assistance to full-time or part-time classified staff. Assists with set up/take down of equipment and supplies for programs or special events.

Conducts programs to include structured and unstructured activities to best meet participants’ needs. Organizes and leads programs to include arts and crafts, storytelling, quiet games, recreational games, outside playtime, homework assistance and other special activities."

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at time of hire.
  
  Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver s license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must possess and maintain American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certificates, or equivalent certificates within 3 months of employment.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures. Customer service.
• Skill in using personal computers, facsimile machines, cash registers, and telephones.
• Ability to maintain the physical agility necessary to demonstrate and maintain sports and other recreation games and activities, move and maintain equipment, and other physical activities as needed to provide the safety, welfare and security necessary; exhibit and communicate leadership qualities in providing direction for the Safe Key children; listen intently; create a climate of trust, joy, warmth and caring with the children;
  
  quickly comfort a child who is in distress, help them to deal with their problem constructively, explore and resolve personal conflicts; encourage children to participate in tasks that help them to develop responsibility; communicate with staff and public, including those who may have barriers to communication, e.g. hearing and speech disabilities or translation difficulties; develop and implement youth activities; and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Supervisory classification:
  No
• Safety Sensitive:
  No
• May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

General

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted.

Mental

Activities:

Upholding ethical standards and practices. Making decisions that align with City’s values and ethics. Maintaining focus on tasks over extended periods. Capacity to make informed and effective decisions. Ability to evaluate options and consequences. Assessing situations and making sound decisions. Evaluating risks and benefits. Understanding written documents and instructions. Interpreting and applying information from various sources. Handling challenging situations calmly.

Physical

Activities:

The worker may be subject to manual lifting, carrying, and bending. The work requires frequent periods of sitting, standing in a restricted position, and walking/running/engaging in light activities with children. Mental effort requires concentration with frequent interruptions from daily work routine caused by telephone or physical presence of children/parents…