Recreation Worker (part time) - Muscogee YDC - Midland GA (NSC)
Job Summary and Duties
Under limited direction, provides a program of structured recreation and leisure activities for youth in an assigned facility, and documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at a youth detention 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:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline
One or more years' experience in the area of recreation therapy or coaching in an athletic program.
One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in detention facilities or other at-risk youths in group home programs.
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. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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