Part Time Recreation Support Staff; Afternoon, Evenings, and Weekends

Part Time Recreation Support Staff (Afternoon, Evenings, and Weekends)

St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services is seeking a Part Time Recreation Support Staff for the afternoon, evenings, and weekend shifts. This role is part‑time, seasonal (September - May) with a possibility to continue throughout the summer.

Competitive pay ranging from $16 - $17 per hour, depending on shift commitment.

• Adventure Locations: 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
• Venture Forward Locations: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Monday - Friday availability, 5 to 25 hours per week.

• Venture Forward Locations (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
  • New Hope (8701 36th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427)
• Minnetonka (13215 Minnetonka Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305)
• Minneapolis (1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403)

The Therapeutic Recreation Support Staff provides services to participants with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a variety of therapeutic recreational activities in a group setting within the community. Activities include outings such as swimming pools, amusement parks, museums, nature centers, theaters, and more.

Support Staff will provide a safe, structured environment to build friendships, encourage physical and social activity, become involved members of the community, and embrace health and wellness. Staff are responsible for up to 3 participants with disabilities at a time. Responsibilities include providing care to participants, monitoring and ensuring safety, integrating into group social settings, assisting with community engagement, promoting developmentally appropriate activities, positive behaviors, and encouraging peer interactions.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record (applicable to candidates 18 years of age or older only)
• Applicants must have the ability to use clear and understandable written and verbal English
• Ability to learn and perform procedures for the care of an individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities

• Preference may be given to individuals with experience, training, or credits in high school/college level therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies, social sciences, education, health care and/or human services.
• No experience with people with disabilities is required; however, a desire to work with people and a willingness to learn is essential.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities highly desired.

St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.