Activities Coordinator

Sevita•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you love planning and coordinating activities? Come put your enthusiasm to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. As Activities Coordinator, you will conduct group and individual recreational activities according to an individual’s needs, capabilities, and interests. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served. Provide daily instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques as well as at staff meetings. Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served. Maintain curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age-appropriate activities are planned and conducted for all individuals served.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent required
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
Strong organizational and communication skills
Commitment to the company’s mission and values
1-2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
Be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
Have satisfactorily completed at least 36 hours of training in a course designed specifically for this position and approved by the Department and shall receive regular consultation from an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant or recreation therapist who has at least one year of experience in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct group and individual recreational activities according to an individual’s needs, capabilities, and interests.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served.
Provide daily instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques as well as at staff meetings.
Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served.
Maintain curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age-appropriate activities are planned and conducted for all individuals served.