Recreation Direct Support Professional

Description

 Purpose: 

To provide after school and weekend recreation supports for children, teens, and adults. Activities include, but are not limited to art therapy, expressive play, movies, swimming, day trips, etc. 

• ·After School Recreation: provide respite support services to school aged children. To assist with the development of skills and socialization with peers. 
• ·Gap Program/Free Play: provide daytime support to school aged children. Provide support, engagement, and participate in scheduled activities with school aged children. 
• ·Friday Night Owls: program provides staff support to work on physical, emotional, social, financial, and creative wellness skills to teens and adults. 
• ·Saturday Recreation: provide support to teens and adults while working together during a variety of social activities. 

 Essential Functions: 

• To promote maximum independence and self-worth, while facilitating recreational opportunities.
• To provide for, ensure the safety of the people receiving supports/services and to adhere to any medical or other needs.
• To assist with activities of daily living.
• To independently transport multiple participants to designated recreation sites. 
• To operate, agency/own vehicles in compliance with agency policies/procedures, and traffic laws.
• To maintain courteous and professional conduct at all times while on duty.
• To attend any trainings, meetings, updates medical requirements necessary/required. To acquire and maintain all required certifications in accordance with agency policy.
• Any and all other duties requested by supervisor.

Hourly pay rates starting at $16/hr up to $20/hr. Additional incentives may be available.

Responsible to: Assistant Director of Community Habilitation and Respite Services/Designee

Part-time and Full-time positions available. 

Status: Non-Exempt 

Requirements

 Qualifications: 

• High School diploma/GED is preferred 
• Valid NYS Drivers License acceptable to agency insurance standards (Valid insurance card and registration necessary if using own vehicle)
• Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times. 
• Ability to work independently, organizational skills, reliability in decision making. 
• CPR/First AID Certification (training provided)

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Lifting/transferring minimum of 50lbs
• Bending/reaching/pushing/pulling
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest and ability to facilitate the personal outcomes of those receiving services. 
• Adherence to the agency policies, including attendance policy. 

Salary : $16