Recreation Assistant ADS

2 weeks ago

Smithtown, United States Current USA Full time
  • Qualifications:
  • HS Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Arts or related programs, preferred.
  • Willingness to travel to multiple sites
  • Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities
  • Desire and ability to work with the DD/MR population
  • Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct support to the Recreation Manager/Unit Manager in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
  • Annually evaluate assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
  • Complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed.
  • Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Manager
  • Responsible for review of all data for individual's recreational program. Making individual specific changes when necessary. Documentation required on a monthly basis.
  • Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure.
  • Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Manager
  • Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Manager
  • Responsible for community based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
  • Model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
  • Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
  • Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings.
  • Essential Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Must be able to 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

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