Lead Recreational Facilitator

Compass Connections•Baytown, TX

13d

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Lead Recreational Facilitator Language Requirement: English and Spanish Academic Req: Required – High school diploma; Preferred – Associate degree Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention Work experience: Required – Three (3) years of progressive employment experience in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services field. Experience providing recreational services. Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1.Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position. 2.Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar both at and away from the facility. 3.Ensure that needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational activities. 4.Identify, recruit, and maintain commitment from community partners. 5.Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities. 6.Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities. 7.Ensure each child’s progress for recreational activities are clearly documented in monthly and quarterly reports. 8.As needed, staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities. 9.Supervise all recreational facilitator staff to ensure local, state, and federal requirements are met. 10.Use appropriate and positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment. 11.Survey service population quarterly to determine level of satisfaction and ways to improve this service, implements appropriate suggestions. 12.Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations. 13.Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development. 14.Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor. 15.Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff, in case of an emergency. 16.Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations. 17.Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times. Other Responsibilities: 1.Plan, schedule and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population. 2.Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position. 3.Frequently traverse from one location to another. 4.Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners. Requirements: 1.Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. 2.Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request. 3.Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. 4.Demonstrate the ability to: a.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b.Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c.Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. d.Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. e.Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f.Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 5.Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures. Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof. #CC English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

Requirements

English and Spanish
High school diploma
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Three (3) years of progressive employment experience in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services field.
Experience providing recreational services.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: a.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b.Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c.Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. d.Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. e.Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. f.Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar both at and away from the facility.
Ensure that needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational activities.
Identify, recruit, and maintain commitment from community partners.
Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities.
Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
Ensure each child’s progress for recreational activities are clearly documented in monthly and quarterly reports.
As needed, staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities.
Supervise all recreational facilitator staff to ensure local, state, and federal requirements are met.
Use appropriate and positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
Survey service population quarterly to determine level of satisfaction and ways to improve this service, implements appropriate suggestions.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff, in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Plan, schedule and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position.
Frequently traverse from one location to another.
Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.