Activity Aide I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The Activity Aide I works at the Eleanor Cain Center, engaging residents by organizing and conducting individual and group activities, including games, entertainment, support groups, dances, arts and crafts, and community trips. The role maintains program records and coordinates schedules with community groups and recreational facilities. For trips outside the facility, the aide may drive a 15-passenger van and is responsible for residents’ care and safety. The position also supports resident treatment by observing and recording progress, conducting assessments, and developing approved activity treatment or goal-attainment plans. The aide oversees and instructs clients or patients in activities; plans trips and special events; participates as a member of the treatment team; performs minor maintenance on activity equipment; and requisitions supplies. Applicants must demonstrate the specified knowledge areas and hold a valid driver’s license. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Hiring conditions include legal authorization to work in the United States, a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a baseline two-step tuberculin skin test.

Requirements

Knowledge of conducting group activities.
Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of narrative report writing.
Possession of a valid driver’s license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.

Responsibilities

Oversee and instruct clients or patients in activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming, and exercise programs.
Plan and organize trips and special events.
Observe and record residents’ progress, problems, and incidents.
Conduct initial and ongoing client or patient assessments and interest surveys.
Develop, recommend, and implement approved activity treatment or goal-attainment plans.
Participate as a member of the treatment team.
Perform minor maintenance on activity equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and making mechanical adjustments.
Requisition needed supplies.
Coordinate activities with community groups and recreational facilities, including scheduling.
Drive a van or school bus when needed and assume responsibility for clients’ or patients’ care and safety on trips outside the facility.