Activities Coordinator

Overview As a Caregiver, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them live well in their community and environment, working alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors. Essential Job Functions Works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting group and individual recreation activities according to individual needs, capabilities, and interests. Determines and implements necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served. Provides instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques daily as well as at staff meetings. Maintains and continuously amends curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age appropriate activities are planned and conducted for individuals served. Attends continuing education courses as required. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities None required. Minimum Knowledge And Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job. Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent Two years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults including planning and conducting activities for this population Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations Valid driver’s license in good standing Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred Other Skills And Abilities N/A Other Requirements Travel as needed Physical Requirements Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Americans with Disabilities Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita