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City of Portland Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+) in Portland, Oregon
Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+)
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Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Multiple Locations, OR
Job Type
Casual
Job Number
2025-00072
Bureau
Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
01/13/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and meaningful? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for Inclusion Services!
Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
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, environmental ed and classes offered throughout parks.
Note: This job is open for a long time. There are no set interviews or hiring dates. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available.
Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialists.
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.
Location: These jobs are at different areas around Portland. When you apply you can choose as many areas as you want to work at.
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, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Qualifications needed for all jobs on this posting:
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 January 13 - June 30, 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 Specialists):
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)
Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.
The premium pay range listed includes the premium.
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, at Parks and pools throughout the system, and on trips/excursions.
Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veterans 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.
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Thank you for your interest in working with the City of Portland! We appreciate your time and want to make sure your application process goes smoothly. The questions that follow are important because they help us see if you meet the basic requirements of the job.
Your answers to these questions really matter. They give us information we need to know about your qualifications, ability, and availability.
Note: If you are asking for Veterans' Preference, please attach a copy of your DD2-14 and/or Benefit letter. Make sure all documents are uploaded by the deadline mentioned in this job posting.
Have you read and understood everything above?
Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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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.
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Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation before?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to question 4, tell us the job you had with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you had it.
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How old are you?
I am 18 or older.
I am under 18. (This means you can't apply for this job.)
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Please describe your knowledge or experience working with children, teens and/or adults with disabilities.
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Please describe your knowledge of the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) goals, principles, and types of modifications.
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How many hours a week can you work? There are no wrong answers. (You can choose more than one if you have that flexibility).
5-10
10-20
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Please list the days and times you have availability.
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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
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I understand there are no set interviews or hiring dates for this job. I understand that I will be contacted only when there are positions available, which may not happen right away.
Yes
No
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If you can 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.
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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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