Recreation DSP Floor Facilitator

Jespy House Inc•South Orange, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this role facilitate interactive activities and events that assist JESPY clients in working on core life skills, socialization, and physical and intellectual well-being. This position provides supports the day to day programming/activities/groups/trips of the Engagement & Enrichment Program.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Valid driver’s license is required.
Some computer skills are required.
Proficiency in computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Valid NJ driver’s license is required, and available to drive a van for client transport
Basic computer skills
Good communication skills
Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery.
Maintain strict and professional boundaries particularly regarding confidentiality.
Understanding of learning and developmental disabilities and best approaches to working with clients with these disabilities.
Communicates effectively in writing; completes all time sensitive written and electronic documents.
Skilled at collaborating well with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Proficient with Foothold EHR, Microsoft Word and Excel
Reports and/or documents, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner in the electronic health record (EHR), Foothold. Progress notes need to demonstrate a direct relationship to the achievement of treatment goals as defined in the ISP or the Annual Case Evaluation. Completion of daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, outcome data sheets and all appropriate paperwork.
Must hold a high school diploma
Valid New Jersey driver's license is required
Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification
Successful clearance of NJ background check
Successful clearance of Drug Screening
Has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and is in good standing in order to bill Medicaid for Support and Community Care Waiver (CCW) Services and CDS

Nice To Haves

1-2 years working with individuals with learning or developmental disabilities preferred.
Degree in therapeutic recreation or leisure studies, certification in activity direction, or related field preferred or experience may supplement for educational requirements helpful.
2 years working with individuals with learning or developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Attends monthly EEP staff meetings.
Facilitates high quality, purposeful on-site programming including planning and implementing beneficial, skill-building groups for clients on-site & virtually.
Instructs group involvement for participants at a variety of skill levels.
Enforces safety rules and intervenes in physically or emotionally harmful behavior.
Modifies activities to support the needs of specific individuals or groups.
Ensures all materials are set up at the start of a group, and that all materials are put away when the group finishes.
Communicates with the EEP Assistant Supervisor or Engagement manager to convey success of activities and develop beneficial programs for the future.
Administers emergency medications according to JESPY protocol, in accordance with DDD policies.
Ensures the physical, emotional, and intellectual welfare of clients during coverage or while conducting an activity.
Must be able to operate JESPY vans to assist with client transportation needs.
Completes all necessary paper and electronic documentation including, but not limited to, daily progress notes, attendance sheets, client assessments, Foothold documentation, etc.
Opens the café in the morning and secures JESPY buildings at the end of weekday or weekend use. Maintains the cleanliness of the area.
Collects and keeps accurate records of all receipts and finances while out on community-based trips, and ensures all appropriate documentation is returned to the lead counselor or supervisor.
Cooperates with licensee and DDD staff during any inspection or investigation.
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on needs of the department.
Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope.