Activities Coordinator

Sevita • Las Vegas, NV

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting group and individual recreation activities according to individual needs, capabilities, and interests. Determines and implements necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served. Provides instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques daily as well as at staff meetings. Maintains and continuously amends curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age appropriate activities are planned and conducted for individuals served. Attends continuing education courses as required. Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults including planning and conducting activities for this population
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred

Responsibilities

• Works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting group and individual recreation activities according to individual needs, capabilities, and interests.
• Determines and implements necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served.
• Provides instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques daily as well as at staff meetings.
• Maintains and continuously amends curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age appropriate activities are planned and conducted for individuals served.
• Attends continuing education courses as required.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED