Location: Smithtown,NY, USA
Description
DDI's Recreation Specialist works with our Adult Residential Programs to provide a variety of recreations and social activities for the people we support. This role is vital to our goal of continually increasing community integration and participation for our residents.
Pay Range: $18.55-$22.26/hour
Responsibilities:
+ Plan, organize, and supervise special social/recreational activities or events to occur on a routine basis (i.e., Friends, drama club, dances, picnics etc.) in accordance with established budgets for the individuals we serve.
+ Monitor data collection to ensure individual program objectives are met.
+ Establish community linkages to help increase community participation for the individuals we serve.
+ Assist interdisciplinary teams in assessment, development, and implementation of program plans for socialization and community participation.
+ Establish and maintain resource material with information regarding various community activities for the individuals we serve.
+ Communicate upcoming events and activities to the individuals we serve and their programs.
+ Participate in staff training and agency committees for Adult Residential Services as requested.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ 1 year experience working with OPWDD population.
+ Experience in developing community-based activities for OPWDD population.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible availability
+ High School Diploma required.
Essential Physical Demands:
+ Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the individuals we serve i.e., move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
+ Must be able to lift, bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
+ Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.
+ Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.
+ Must be able to kneel, twist and bend.
+ Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.
DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.