Recreation Counselor - Juvenile Detention Home
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OrganizationProgramsPay$15.38Pay FrequencyHourlyFull Time / Part TimeFull timeJob SummaryUnder the direction of the Recreation Supervisor assists in planning and supervision of the recreational program for the facility.Job DescriptionAll candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and supervise daily recreational and leisure activities, to include but not limited to, athletic games, craft shop or other hobby programs for inmates/residents.
• Assist in the supervision of the overall recreational program for the facility, to include supervising residents in support of the facility plan.
• Supervise daily recreational and leisure activities in accordance with building schedule, to include but not limited to, sporting matches, craft shop, tournaments and cultural activities or other hobby programs.
• Maintain and conduct physical inventories of supplies, tools and equipment to avoid waste, loss and damage, for the Recreation Supervisor.
• Coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor events or activities.
• Order replacement items in a timely manner, within the guidelines of facility purchasing procedures. Arrange for the proper equipment and facilities to be available in designated areas of the facility as required.
• Maintain and monitor the safety and sanitation of recreational areas.
• Prepare reports, including safety and accident reports, statistical reports, and other documents as required by the Recreation Supervisor; ensures appropriate action is taken regards of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of personal computers; principles and practices of sociology applicable to juvenile casework; county and state regulations pertaining to juvenile care; recreational and leisure programs; and departmental policies and procedures. Skill in recognizing underlying causes of social problems; in counseling an individual concerning personal and family problems; and in eliciting pertinent personal information. Ability to deal tactfully with others; to express facts and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to establish effective interpersonal relationships; to gain respect and cooperation of others; to keep alert and vigilant; to handle stressful situations; supervise a recreation program and communicate clearly with participants and staff. and to create a constructive atmosphere for crisis problem-solving.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework in Recreational Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education or a related field and one year of experience in Recreation, correction, or related experience is required; or acceptable related recreation experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS First Aid & CPR CertificationsValid Oklahoma Driver's License PreferredMinimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must respond and react to flight and fight encounters with detained residents. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to physically restrain and secure one or more individuals to prevent escape, and to protect the individuals, and/or other residents, co-workers, or the public from harm, physical violence, or injury. The employee is occasionally required to restrain male or female residents in excess of 200 pounds in stature up to 6'6 ; and must assist in picking up and carrying restrained individuals to secure the room. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Interacts consistently with juvenile residents and at times participate in physical altercations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.While management makes every effort to accommodate an individual's preferences, business needs may at times make the following conditions mandatory; overtime, shift work, a rotating schedule, or a work schedule other than Monday through Friday. Employees are required to understand and comply with these conditions of continued employment.EEO STATEMENTTulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization that advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.LocationFamily Center for Juvenile Justice