Activity Specialist jobs in Harlingen, TX

Sunny Glen Children’s Home

Job Description

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

Department: Childcare

Supervisor: Program Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: HR Department

Prepared Date: 06/22/2021

Summary:

An Activity Coordinator at Sunny Glen Children’s Home designs and develops the recreational program for children in the care of DFPS custody. The recreation program must consist of leisure and acculturation activities for the children. The Activity Coordinator will develop a monthly calendar of activities and program all outings. Additionally, the Activity Coordinator will implement, and supervise the children and daily leisure of the recreational activities provided at the campus.

Essential Functions

Learn and abide by Sunny Glen Children's Home policies and procedures.

Learn and stay within Minimum Standards.

Work independently and as a team.

Maintain appropriate boundaries.

Supervise children in DFPS custody.

Uphold policies and requirements. Integrate the common core government guidelines into each recreational activity.

Create benchmarks for program success and track progress towards those goals.

Develop recreational programs that result in student and organizational success.

Develop a monthly calendar of activities for the children.

Respond immediately to concerns from students, school administrators or facility managers.

Attend trainings and meetings, as scheduled.
Possess sensitivity to the residents' cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Uses strong organizational skills.

Must follow daily schedule.

Assume responsibility for safe transportation.

Oversee youth's homework, chores, hygiene, and other activities of daily living.

Be a positive role model for residents.

Set appropriate behavioral limits.

Utilize positive child management techniques.

Assist youth in shaping their behavior.

Charting progress and incidents in KaleidaCare.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement the job.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings, trainings, and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules children and their tasks.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Qualifications:

Education: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. Two or more years of experience working with children is required. One year of event/recreational planning preferred.

Licensure: Licensure is not required, but P.E. or other recreation certifications are preferred.

Skills: Ability to design, develop, and implement an effective recreation program that provides children with opportunities for leisure, educational enrichment, and acculturation. Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.

Must have a clean driving record for the past 3 years.

CPR/First Aid, 15 passenger van, Handle with Care, Sanctuary, TBRI, KaleidaCare, Paycom, and other DFPS mandated training (trainings offered on the job.)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strong communication skills, important. Bilingual is preferred (English/Spanish).

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs. Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children. The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion. The employee must be able to multi-task.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must be able to function in a noisy environment.

Notes: All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Children’s Home is recognized.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Qualifications:

Education: a bachelors degree from an accredited university is preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. Two or more years of experience working with children is required. One year of event/recreational planning preferred.

Licensure: Licensure is not required, but P.E. or other recreation certifications are preferred.

Skills: Ability to design, develop, and implement an effective recreation program that provides children with opportunities for leisure, educational enrichment, and acculturation. Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.

CPR/First Aid, 15 passenger van, Handle with Care, Sanctuary, TBRI, KaleidaCare, Paycom, and other DFPS mandated training (trainings offered on the job.)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strong communication skills, important. Bilingual is preferred (English/Spanish).

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs. Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children. The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion. The employee must be able to multi-task.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must be able to function in a noisy environment.

Notes: All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Childrens Home is recognized.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.