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Summer Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+)

Salary

$18.59 - $24.69 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2025-00344

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

03/17/2025

Closing Date

5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

+ Description

+ Benefits

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The Position

Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for summer jobs across Portland!

This application is not for summer day camp jobs. Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/4811136/summer-recreation-employment-inclusive-recreation-ages-18?keywords=summer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs) for summer applications.

Parks Activities Specialist Jobs:

+ Inclusion Assistant: Inclusion Services (18+)

Parks Activities Specialist Pay:

+ Training pay is $18.59 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs

+ Inclusion Assistant base pay is $18.59 - $21.69 (entry is $18.59

+ Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $20.59-$24.69 (entry is $20.59 or $21.59 based on experience)

+ Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.

+ The premium pay range listed includes the premium.

Parks Activities Specialist Union:

These positions are not represented by a Union.

Summary: Portland Parks and Recreation's Inclusive Recreation program focuses on providing access to recreational, educational, and wellness activities for individuals with disabilities.

Inclusion services serve folks living with a disability that may need a little extra help to participate in activities across Portland Parks locations. These activities may include day camps, SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) schools, environmental ed and classes offered throughout parks.

This recruitment is intended for summer employment only.

Note: This job is open for a limited time. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by April 13th will be guaranteed an invitation to interview. Applications submitted after April 13th, will only be invited to an interview on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialist.

Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility)

About Us: Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:

Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter

[email protected]

To Qualify

Qualifications Needed:

+ Have a positive and supportive attitude toward individuals with disabilities.

+ Be able to talk and listen well with different kinds of people.

+ Be able to spot and handle safety and emergency situations.

+ Work well in a team and build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and customers.

+ Have knowledge of behavior modification techniques and use positive reinforcement.

These qualifications aren’t required to get the job, but it’s great if you have them. Please mention them in your work history if you do:

+ Experience working with children, teens, or adults with disabilities.

+ Knowledge about the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and how to make changes to help people with disabilities.

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

+ Click "APPLY" to submit your application online.

+ You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.

+ If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Apply online between March 17, 2025 – April 28, 2025.

Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.

Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.

Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.

Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.

Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

Additional Information

Inclusion Assistant Jobs (Parks Activities Specialist)

The jobs are not union represented.

As part of the Inclusive Recreation program, the Inclusion Assistants provide on-site assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion or behavior plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in a program.

Ages: Inclusion Assistants (Must be at least 18 years old)

Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):

Inclusion Assistant base pay is $18.59-$21.69 (entry is $18.59)

Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $20.59-$24.69 (entry is $20.59 or $21.59 based on experience)

Training Pay: Inclusion Assistant training pay is $18.59 for all positions.

Inclusion Assistant: Inclusion Services

As part of Inclusion Services, the Inclusion Assistant will be working 1:1 or 1:2 or within a group to provide assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities in general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion success action plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in programs. Have clear communication with Community center staff, Inclusion services coordinator, families and caregivers.

Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers, Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools, Environmental Education programs and at Parks and pools throughout the system, and on trips/excursions.

Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

+ City of Portland Core Values

+ Recruitment Process - Work Status

+ Equal Employment Opportunity

+ Veteran Preference

+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

01

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation before?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to question 4, tell us the job you had with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you had it.

06

How old are you?

+ I am 18 or older.

+ I am under 18. (This means you can't apply for this job).

07

Please describe your knowledge or experience working with children, teens and/or adults with disabilities.

08

Please describe your knowledge of the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) goals, principles, and types of modifications.

09

How many hours a week can you work? (There are no wrong answers, and you can choose more than one if you have that flexibility).

+ 5-10

+ 10-20

+ 20-30

+ 30-40

10

Please list the days and times you have availability.

11

Choose your preferred location(s). You can pick more than one.

+ Parks in North Portland

+ Parks in Northeast Portland

+ Parks in Inner East Portland

+ Parks in Outer East Portland

+ Parks in Southeast Portland

+ Parks in Southwest Portland

12

I understand that if my application is submitted by April 13th, I will be guaranteed an invitation to an interview. I understand that if I applied after April 13th, I will be contacted only when there are positions available, which may not happen right away.

+ Yes

+ No

13

If you speak, read, or write in a language other than English, please tell us which one(s). Let us know if you can speak, read, and/or write in that language. If this does not apply to you, type “N/A”.

14

Please include your pronouns (optional).

Required Question

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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