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Recreation & Athletics Specialist 2 (RAS2) - Aberdeen
Key Skills and Qualifications
Technical Skills
Implement therapeutic recreation activities
Assess resident recreational needs
Apply intervention techniques for social/cognitive/emotional development
Promote sports safety protocols
Maintain recreation equipment inventory
Develop and present in-service training
Document recreational program activities
Conduct outreach and volunteer recruitment
Knowledge of skeletal/muscular/neuron-anatomy
Familiarity with safety and risk management methods
Soft Skills
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles
Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
Cooperative skills in working with youth
Effective communication with staff and treatment providers
Modeling pro-social adaptive behavior
Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
Adaptability to changing program needs
Empathy and patience in working with residents
Professional relationship-building with stakeholders
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or related field
1 year of paid professional recreation experience or RAS1 experience
Equivalent education/experience equaling 3 years
Valid Washington state driver’s license
Completion of New Employee Academy (NEA)
Knowledge of juvenile rehabilitation practices
Understanding of adolescent development
Experience in therapeutic recreation services
Ability to assess and modify inclusive programs
Certifications in first aid or CPR (implied by safety requirements)
Physical Requirements
Ability to physically control residents (e.g., subdue, restrain)
Strength to perform defensive tactics and apply handcuffs
Mobility to crouch, twist, kneel, and squat
Ability to engage in physical interventions during conflicts
Stamina for extended periods of activity supervision
Sample Interview Questions and Answers
Question 1: Describe a method you would use to assess the therapeutic recreation needs of a resident with complex behavioral and emotional challenges, and how you would tailor activities to support their development.
To assess a resident's needs, I would start with a comprehensive evaluation, including interviews with the resident, review of their treatment plan, and collaboration with other staff members and clinicians. I would observe their interactions during group activities and use standardized assessment tools to identify strengths and areas for growth. For example, if a resident struggles with social anxiety, I might design activities that gradually increase exposure to group settings, such as team-building exercises with clear roles and positive reinforcement. I would also incorporate sensory-based activities to help them regulate emotions and use art or music therapy to express feelings non-verbally. Regular feedback loops with the resident and their care team would ensure the activities remain aligned with their therapeutic goals.
Question 2: How would you handle a situation where a resident refuses to participate in a required recreational activity, and what steps would you take to ensure their safety and engagement?
First, I would approach the resident calmly to understand their reasons for refusal, ensuring they feel heard and respected. If the refusal is due to fear or past trauma, I would adjust the activity to make it less intimidating, such as offering a choice of alternatives or modifying the environment. For example, if a resident is reluctant to join a sports activity, I might suggest a low-impact option like yoga or a one-on-one game. If the resident's behavior escalates or poses a risk to themselves or others, I would follow facility protocols, which may include de-escalation techniques, involving a supervisor, or temporarily removing the resident from the activity while maintaining a supportive tone. Safety is prioritized through proactive communication and collaboration with the resident's care team to address underlying concerns.
Question 3: Explain how you would develop and deliver a staff training program on the principles of therapeutic recreation, ensuring it aligns with the facility's goals and resident needs.
I would begin by identifying the key areas of focus, such as safety protocols, adaptive activity design, and cultural competency, based on the facility's mission and resident demographics. Next, I would collaborate with subject matter experts, such as clinical staff and experienced recreation specialists, to create a curriculum that includes hands-on workshops, case studies, and role-playing scenarios. For example, a session on managing challenging behaviors might involve practicing de-escalation techniques with real-life scenarios. I would also incorporate feedback mechanisms, like post-training evaluations and follow-up sessions, to ensure staff can apply the training effectively. Finally, I would document the training and track its impact through resident outcomes and staff performance metrics, making adjustments as needed to maintain alignment with the facility's objectives.
Original Job Description
Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 (RAS2)
Location: Aberdeen, WA - Harbor Heights
Closes: Until filled
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 7 pm
Salary: $4,027.00 - $5,398.00 Monthly. The indicated salary does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Recreation and Athletic Specialist 2 (RAS2) to provide, plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation activities for residents located at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Harbor Heights in Aberdeen.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
In this role, you will supervise residents' daily living routines and recreational activities, and track, monitor, and direct youth recreational programming. You will model pro-social adaptive behavior while providing safety and security during recreational activities and functions.
Some of what you'll do:
- Implement day-to-day activities to support youth wellness.
- Assess the overall therapeutic recreation needs of residents.
- Implement intervention techniques to facilitate the improvement of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical functional abilities.
- Promote sports safety.
- Provide residents with opportunities to adapt to a variety of recreational and community environments.
- Train staff in the therapeutic recreation program.
- Develop and present in-services to residents and staff in specialty areas.
- Perform outreach to the surrounding community, community-based groups, and organizations to network and recruit volunteers for the recreation program.
- Maintain documentation related to the recreational program and youth behaviors.
- Assess, augment, repair, and maintain recreation equipment inventory as the budget allows.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree involving major study in either recreation or therapeutic recreation, music, drama, or physical education, or psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music or drama, AND one (1) year of paid professional recreation experience.
- One year of experience as a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 1.
- Equivalent education/experience equaling three (3) years.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
- Experience providing therapeutic recreation services.
- Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
- Knowledge of skeletal, muscular, and neuron-anatomy, mental illness principles, equipment of recreation therapy, various methods of provision in the physical, affective, social, and cognitive realms, safety and risk management methods, and assessment and evaluation reporting methods.
- Ability to assess, plan, provide, evaluate, and modify programs/provisions to allow inclusive participation for individual youth; cooperative skills in working with youth; and maintain professional and working relationships with physicians, other treatment providers, and staff.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- A valid Washington state driver’s license is required for this position.
- Incumbent in this position must participate in and successfully complete the New Employee Academy (NEA) presented by JR Headquarters staffing within the first three months of employment.
- Incumbent in this position must be able to physically control residents. This may consist of taking residents to the ground, breaking up fights between two or more residents, using various defensive tactic holds, and applying handcuffs. These tasks require the ability to crouch, twist, kneel, squat, and the basic strength necessary to control a resident.
- Incumbent must successfully complete initial Crisis Management & Intervention Strategies (CMIS) training and annual refreshers requiring demonstration of competency in applying verbal de-escalation and physical control techniques approved for intervention with verbally and/or physically aggressive youth.
- Incumbent must comply with JR institution and/or facility health screening requirements, including tuberculous testing, measles and chickenpox immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccination, as indicated, within the first month of employment.
- Incumbent must pass a national (fingerprint) criminal records background check prior to employment, with renewals every five years.
- Incumbent is required to complete Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training within the first month of employment and comply with JR Policy 5.90, applying PREA Juvenile Standards in JR.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing your experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) atdavid.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
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