Recreation Group Leaders are responsible for working with multiple individuals with ID/DD in a site and/or community-based setting.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Integrate the individuals into the community and actively participate with them during community-based activities as appropriate.
While working with the individuals in the community, adequate supervision will be provided at all times.
Work with individuals on behavior management, personal development, social skills, communication, physical development & activities of daily living as applicable.
Create opportunities for various activities including games, sports, arts & crafts, swimming, exercise, sports, music, etc. as appropriate.
Provide care for the individuals as needed. This may include assistance with meals, toileting, or helping with feeding of meals.
Organize and facilitate groups of up to at least five individuals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpersonal Skills: Interacts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive and professional manner; develops relationships (inside and outside the agency at all levels) that enhance understanding and communication.
Teamwork/Cooperation: Works well with team members to accomplish the goals of the department. Works well with management to achieve agency goals. Flexible in accepting new or additional assignments.
Dependability: Follows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy. Reliable and consistent.
Communication: Clearly and effectively presents information through oral and written means. Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group situations. Listens and assimilates information on job performance.
Planning/ Organization: Plans and manages work to accomplish tasks on time. Plans and implements appropriate use of resources. Adapts to changing conditions. Prioritizes work demands and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibility: Adheres to company policies and procedures and follows company guidelines in conducting business relationships.
Attendance: Adheres to program schedule and routines, which includes arriving to assigned location promptly and conforms to the agencys attendance standards. Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.
Initiative: Self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job responsibilities. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Management: Supports and enforces agency policies and objectives; sets example through personal conduct and performance.
Data collection: Collects data, compiles information and prepares reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Bachelors degree with at least two years of direct experience working with adults with ID/DD.
- Successful completion and maintenance of the following trainings: CPR and First Aid certification; Human Rights; Universal Precautions; Mandated Reporting; DPPC; Fire Safety and Vehicle Safety.
- Working knowledge of the use of behavior modification techniques.
- Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Disability Services (DDS), and other agencies.