JOB SUMMARY:

This is hourly paid work that provides a program of structured recreation and leisure activities for youths in an assigned facility. Recreation workers will document all programmatic activities and perform a variety of duties related to the assigned job. This position is part-time and requires less than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

NOTE: This is a 29 hour per week position.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a program of structured recreation and leisure activities for youths in an assigned facility. Recreation workers will document all programmatic activities and perform a variety of duties related to the assigned job.
• Conducts recreational activities with the goals of teaching decision-making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options and teaching social skills.
• Perform a quarterly inventory of the materials needed for recreational/leisure activities.
• Plan and coordinate a monthly recreational and leisure calendar for the facility population.
• When youths are out for the holidays and school breaks the recreation worker will be able to provide a schedule for the facility after meeting with the different departments in the facility. 
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate`s Degree or completion of a vocational/technical school program in the area of assignment.
• OR One (1) year experience in the area of assignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

1. Completion of a Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline.
2. One or more years of experience in the area of Recreation Therapy or Coaching in an athletic program.
3. One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in facilities or other at-risk youths in group home programs.

4. Three or more months of internship with the Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJEECT TO CLOSE ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER