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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-Personnel Clt'Y OF SAN BERt .RDINclfREQUEST" JR COUNCIL ACTION From: Gordon R, Johnson Personne 1 - .- ,... ""7;""0 -:::':~,:'Suble~t: Creation of new job classification of ;,--' . _ Recreation Therapist and establish- ;-::;-~, ,::~?U ment of salary range . ~_ L..'-.......... .- Dept: Date: 12/28/89 Synopsis of Previous Council action: Council Personnel Committee recommended full Council approval at their December 7, 1989, meeting. Recommended motion: That the job classification of Recreation Therapist be established at salary Range We. 1105 in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (C.I.D) and direct the Director of Personnel to update Resolution No. 6413 and 6433 to reflect these changes. ~R~- 'gnature Contact person: Gordon R, Johnson Phone: 384-5161 Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: n/a FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: No additional funds required this year Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No, q c.-rv OF SAN BERt' ~RDINO - REQUEST L JR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, has requested the creation of a new classification Recreation Therapist, and the funding of one full-time position. A Recreation Therapist worked one-and-one-half years on a part-time basis and the department has been unable to fill the position since that person quit. This position would be assigned to the Center for Individuals with Disabilities (C.I.D.). It would provide therapeutic recreation and leisure education programs for people with severe and profound mental retardation, paraplegia, quadra- plegia and people with traumatic head injuries. A review of comparable positions in area hospitals and internal relationships support a salary range no. 1105 with a monthly salary of $2206 to $2687. Funding for this position for the remainder of this fiscal year comes from the County CDBG Program, the City school District, and Friends of the C.I.D. In fiscal year 1990-91, two-thirds of funding for the position will come from the above 3 sources with the remaining one-third, approximately $8900, coming from the City's budget. This position should be assigned to the General Employees' Bargaining unit. The Council Personnel Committee recommended full Council approval of this request at their December 7, 1989 meeting. PD NEWPOSITION jr 12/19/89 75-0264 C I T Y R~r"", - '~H.t" I':FF. o F SAN B ERN A R DIN a'-'u '-I. I... r;'''. v INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 8911-705 !9~39 !~~'l 2 7 ~~ 8 Q '2 TO: CITY COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THROUGH: CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW THERAPIST POSITION: RECREATION DATE: November 16, 1989 COPIES: W.R. "BOB" HOLCOMB, MAYOR ------------------------------------------------------------- I request the establishment of a new position of Recreation Therapist within the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. This position would be assigned to the C.I.D. (Center for Individuals with Disabilities). JUSTIFICATION AND BACKGROUND Due to the special needs of many of the disabled participants at the C.I.D., there exists a great need to have specially trained staff to provide services to people with disabilit- ies. In addition, the C.I.D. is receiving many more people with more severe disabilities in its recreation programs. These may be people with severe and profound mental retardation. Other disabilities may include paraplegia or quadraplegia. These individuals are paralyzed in the lower extremities or in all four limbs. There is also a growing need to serve people with traumatic head injuries. The need for more highly trained staff to work with these individuals is evident. This need can be met by the establishment of a Recreation Therapist position. The C.I.D. has been successful in obtaining grants and in conducting fund raising to hire a Recreation Therapist. The city School District has allocated $20,000 for a two year period to fund this position. These funds are expected to continue. A total of $20,000 in County Community Development Block Grant Funds has been allocated for this period. In addition, Friends of the C.I.D. has been conducting ongoing fund raising to assist in supporting this position. They presently have $30,000 in trust for the C.I.D. Even though these funds are available, it has not been possible to hire someone to this position on a full time basis because it is only a contract position without benefits. I. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM: 8911-705 ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW POSITION: RECREATION THERAPIST November 16, 1989 Page 2 A Recreation Therapist was hired on a part time basis with a contractual relationship. That person quit the position after 1 1/2 years. Despite extensive recruiting on a region- al and state basis, it has not been possible to recruit a qualified candidate. Presently, the program for this grant position has been discontinued. The position is not established as a civil Service position. Consequently, these funds have either been under utilized or not utilized at all. This secured funding is in danger of being lost if this program cannot be stabilized through the establishment of the Recreation Therapist position. A salary survey of Recreation Therapists indicates an average starting salary of $23,500, and an average top salary of $31,250. An appropriate City Salary Range would be #2119. In FY '88/'89, that Salary Range was $23,998 to $32,232. The total expenditure for salary and benefits would range from $31,920 to $42,869 for a full year. The projected starting date for this position is January 1, 1990. Presently, funds are available and allocated for this position through the County CDBG Program, the City School District, and Friends of The C.I.D. (a fund raising and support group for the C.I.D.) No general funds are requested for the current fiscal year. Three detailed funding options are provided in the attached sheet that outlines future requirements. The three year funding option calls for the City to provide $ 8,864 in 1990- 91; $ 17,778 in 1991-92 and $ 26,951 thereafter to fund the position. The Four-year plan calls for the City to provide $5,879 in 1990-91; $12,596 in 1991-92; $20,213 in 1992-93 and $ 28,799 thereafter. The five year plan requires the City to provide $4,703 in 1990-91; $10,077 in 1991-92; $16,171 in 1992-93: $23,039 in 1993-94 and $30,739 thereafter. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM: 8911-705 ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW POSITION: RECREATION THERAPIST November 16, 1989 Page 3 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The C.I.D. program has grown to the point where the Recreat- ion Therapist is definitely needed. Funding is available to support this position in the current fiscal year. It is requested that Council approve this position and the three year funding plan. The three year plan requires a financial commitment of $8,894 in 1990-91 and with an increase of that amount in the two subsequent years. The position is co- funded with financial support from the school district lottery funds and allows the City to establish a very important position for a fraction of the cost. Approval is highly recommended. ~--7~~ ~RAMOS, DIRECTOR Parks, Recreation and Community Services AFR:jf 1 . , CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOVEMBER 1989 PagE Under general direction, implements therapeutic programs for people with plans, develops leads recreation and leisure disabilities. I ~ ~ ~ and ~ ~ educati~ Q ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ M1 ~ ~ RECREATION THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Plans, leads and coordinates therapeutic recreation and leisure education programs for people with disabilities. Conducts and writes leisure education assessments of participants, plans appropriate programs. Along with active client participation, prepares an individual leisure education plan, including objectives and plans for selected participants. Writes progress reports on individual participants. Recruits trains and supervises volunteers. Supervises designated part time staff.' Develops and supervises a Therapeutic Recreation Internship Program. Attends and participates in meetings and conferences with other departmental representatives. administration, public agencies, private citizens and professional work groups. Inspects and reviews work-performance, methods and progress of staff and interns. Determines equipment and supply needs. Observes and reviews the work of staff for compliance with rules and regulations. Conducts program evaluation. Prepares and submits reports. Communicates with participants, parents and/or families regarding program activities. Develops awareness within the community and professional groups of the need for therapeutic recreation services for people with disabilities. Conducts in-service training, both formal and informal to staff regarding therapeutic recreation techniques. Performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from college with a B.A. degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or recreation with an emphasis or option in therapeutic recreation. Completion of a therapeutic recreation internship program. Registr~tion with the California Board of Park and Recreation Personnel as a Recreation Therapist; And, with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreatrion Cert1fication as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. If an applicant is not registered wlth ~0th of these agencies, he/she mu&t become registered ..: ~ ~.,:, -' ",ord' " CJf hi s/her date o<f hire. 'ossession of a , , ," L :Ie. oper ator' s license i iO!:>Lled by the State of C,,:, j r'l", l 5 required. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS CDn~iderable knowledge of the principles, practice. and tEC.t,;,"qUE'S used in planning, organizing and leading therapeutic recreation and leisure education program. <for people with disabilities. Knowledge and skill in conducting leisure education assessment and in writing leisure education objectives and plans. Knowledge o<f numerous recreational activities and programs <for people with disabilties. Ability to work closely with volunteer. and volunteer organizations. Ability to demon.trate a strong leadership role with program participants, part time staff, volunteers and interns. Ability to: prepare publicity materials, correspondence and reports. express ideas effectively, orally, and in writing; follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated competency in organization, program planning and in-service training. Possess: professional skill in planning. organizing and leading therapeutic recreation and leisure education activities; initiative, imagination, and perseverance in the promotion, interpretation and development of therapeutic recreation; and the attitude, awareness and good judgement to properly represent the City to the Community. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS This is a working supervisory position and a specialist postion in the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; works under the general direction of the C.I.D. Manager. Supervises part time staff, Therapeutic Recreation Interns, and volunteers.