Recreation Coordinator

**Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc **proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Somerset, Morris, Bergen, and Warren Counties. Our residential programs are homes that are settled in various communities throughout suburban North Jersey. Each home is custom suited to its residents, their abilities, needs and personalities. Avidd strongly believes in fostering independence and teaching life skills.

**Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator to join our team. As a Recreation Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating recreational activities for our community. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others through engaging and fun activities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and implement age-appropriate therapeutic recreational activities via in-person or virtual.
- Coordinate and implement activities with residential management for individuals we support.
- Research and coordinate activities with outside vendors, group sales and businesses.
- Responsible for purchasing and maintaining materials for recreation classes.
- Responsible for overseeing the department’s petty cash.
- Coordinate the registration/billing and or collection of fees for activities.
- Create and distribute the monthly recreation calendar.
- Assist in marketing and promotion of Avidd’s recreation program.
- Attend staff meeting as required.
- Promote and maintain the public image of Avidd in conjunction with our mission and philosophy.

**Experience/Skills/Qualifications**:

- Must be 21 years of age.
- Minimum of an Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Must cooperate with the licensee and the Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
- Driver’s license valid in the State of NJ.
- Employees must clear all background checks including but not limited to fingeprints, CARI checks, references, drug testing, physical and PPD, Central Registry.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all departments.
- Commitment to work until the job is completed.
- This position reports to the Program Coordinator.
- Some nights and weekends are required.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work setting:

- In-person

Ability to Relocate:

- Denville, NJ 07834: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person