Recreation Specialist
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Recreation Specialist

SCO Family of Services

Location: Sea Cliff,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T20:54:13Z

Job Description:
JOB TITLE Recreation Specialist DEPARTMENT Residential Treatment Center- RTC LOCATION Sea Cliff NY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist in the development of a multi-cultural and multi-sensory recreational program involving Special Physical Education, Art, Music and other activities.
  • Work alongside supervisors and childcare workers to implement planned recreational activities for all residents both on-grounds and off-grounds.
  • Complete required documentation for all recreation activities on daily basis, as well as reports for weekly Family Team Conferences.
  • Assist in planning and implementation of celebrations and special events on campus.
  • Ensure that all rules, regulations and safety practices are properly enforced at all times.
  • Scheduled to work with residents after school, on weekends, and during school vacations. Schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the RTC.
  • Other duties will be required as needed.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Creative Arts Therapies
    • Experience with MR/DD population
    • Spelling/grammar skills
    • Computer Literate
    • Valid, clean NYS Driver's License
    III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERSIn addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
    • Be team players.
    • Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
    • Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
    • Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS
    • 20 hours per week, to include at least one weekend day
    • The work schedule will be permanent 4 days per week 3pm-8pm, however may require adjustments determined by needs of the RTC
    • Must be available for special trips and events
  • SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
    • Carry on assignments as are deemed appropriate and necessary to the functioning of the Department.
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