Recreation Specialist

7 days ago

Madison, Wisconsin, United States Catholic Charities of Madison Full time

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ's love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

Are you outgoing, creative, and enjoy leading a group? We have a unique opportunity to work as a full time Recreation Specialist at our Adult Day Center located on the East Side of Madison. Our Recreation Specialists work as a team to create, facilitate, and adapt activities for Day Center participants ages 18+. We provide an inclusive, fun, unique, caring, and family-like environment for our participants to enjoy while their caregivers are at work during the day.

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of many and become part of the Catholic Charities family

Starting pay rate: $16.92

Monday-Friday - no weekends

Benefits:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability (working 20+ hours)
  • Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurnace (working 20+ hours)
  • FSAs and HSA
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
  • PTO (working 20+ hours)
  • 10 Holidays (working 20+ hours)
  • Employee Referral Programs

Recreation Specialist Principal Accountabilities

Client Services:

  1. Plan and facilitate meaningful individual and group recreational activities that foster socialization, relationship building and engagement, and are aligned with participants' interest, hobbies, and strengths.

  2. Coordinate community-based activities onsite and in the broader community ensuring the opportunities are accessible, inclusive, meaningful to participants, and provide necessary support to ensure successful participation.

  3. Adapt and modify all activities to enhance participation and ensure success.

  4. Apply a person-centered approach that respects each participant's abilities, preferences, and needs.

  5. Ensure all participant documentation is accurate, complete, current, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and agency standards.

  6. Promote respect and choice for all participants.

  7. Provide direct care assistance to participants, as needed, as outlined in an individualized care plan.

  8. Build and maintain supportive relationships with participants and their formal/informal support networks.

  9. Observe and report changes in participants' conditions or behaviors promptly and professionally.

  10. Contribute to planning and evaluation of activity programming, health monitoring, and individual goals and outcomes for participants.

  11. Comply with all regulatory requirements and agency standards.

  12. Communicate in a respectful, culturally competent, and professional manner.

  13. Attend required team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

  14. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility environment.

General Management:

  1. Work closely with Program Supervisor to assist in coordination, orientation, training, and oversight of program volunteers.

  2. Comply within the program budget when planning events and purchasing program supplies.

Recreation Specialist Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

  • One or more years of experience planning and implementing organized recreational activities with the population served preferred.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to high physical effort including walking, standing, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and /or pulling.

  • Ability to follow directions, organize and prioritize work assignments.

  • Effectively collaborate and problem solve with co-workers to ensure quality care.

  • Ability to understand and follow individual participant care plans.

  • Ability to respectfully approach and provide positive redirection for individuals who have various diagnoses.

  • Ability to be flexible and meet the needs of participants and the program.

  • Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record are required.

  • 1+ years of experience planning and implementing organized recreational activities with adults who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities, mental health diagnosis, or dementia/Alzheimer's.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to high physical effort including walking, standing, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and /or pulling.
  • Ability to follow directions, organize and prioritize work assignments.
  • Effectively collaborate and problem solve with co-workers to ensure quality care.
  • Ability to understand and follow individual participant care plans.
  • Ability to assist with personal cares and activities of daily living skills.
  • Ability to respectfully approach and provide positive redirection for individuals who have various diagnoses.
  • Ability to be flexible and meet the needs of participants and the program.

Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.

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