Recreation Activity Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Parsons, Kansas, United States State of Kansas Full time

Employment Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, mental health, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick and vacation leave
  • Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave
  • Paid state holidays as designated annually
  • Employee discounts available
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs

This position is based at Birch Cottage, with hours from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, subject to variation. A negative drug screening is a prerequisite for employment.

All employees are expected to collaborate harmoniously with colleagues to ensure efficient and effective customer service. Responsibilities include utilizing available free time to assist others with work assignments and performing additional tasks as necessary. A positive, helpful, and courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, and the public is essential, along with adherence to conduct standards regarding attendance and punctuality.

This role involves specialized professional work in planning, organizing, and facilitating leisure and social activities for individuals residing at PSH&TC. The position requires the application of specialized skills in activity and training within a multi-faceted leisure environment.

The essential functions necessitate the ability to provide direct support, which includes standing for extended periods, lifting, bending, and participating in routine household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping. The role also requires the ability to intervene for safety, administer emergency first aid, and manage crisis situations. Effective communication with individuals using appropriate methods is critical, as is the ability to collect and analyze data.

Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing staff, demonstrating skills, and providing constructive feedback. The role also involves monitoring activities of residents and staff, leading training sessions, assisting individuals in accessing community services, conducting assessments, and developing, implementing, and monitoring service objectives and programs to support personal outcomes.

Qualifications:

Preferred Criteria:

  • Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music, or art. Relevant education may substitute for experience as determined by the agency.
  • A valid lifesaving certification.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for staff operating motor vehicles.

All candidates must pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services and a law enforcement security clearance as per the Department of Aging and Disability Services policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements of a welcoming workplace. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to job functions.



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