Location: Fitchburg,MA, USA
Position Summary: The Arc of Opportunity is actively seeking a part-time staff to join our Saturday Recreation Program. Recreation staff work every Saturday from 10am-5 or 6 pm.
Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts (and surrounding communities).
Hours : Saturdays from 11-4 or 10-5/6, depending on the day's activities.
Rate: $19.50
Essential Functions:
+ Support the Family Supports and Recreation Coordinator and participants during Saturday outings into the community. These include outings to sporting events, museums, restaurants, arts and crafts venues, etc.
+ Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
+ Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required
+ Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
+ Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
+ Additional duties as assigned
+ Physical demands includes: Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or GED is required, experience in relevant field preferred
+ A valid driver's license and acceptable CORI/Finger printing and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
Physical Requirements:
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; kneel, bend and carry items; and sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting
+ Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs
+ Ability to sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
Mental Requirements:
+ Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English.
+ Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis