Recreation Specialist II: OIDD-Pee Dee

State of South Carolina • Florence County, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist II works under direct supervision and may facilitate recreation programs at a regional center. This position is located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The center is in Florence, South Carolina, and serves residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role plans and oversees recreational and leisure programs tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities, and supports residents’ participation, safety, and daily living skills. The position may require staying over or working an additional shift to maintain appropriate staffing and consumer safety. Applicable shifts are eligible for a shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field may be substituted for work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of various types of recreational activities.
• Knowledge of how to plan, organize, and oversee recreational activities.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, techniques, and methods.
• Ability to motivate and sustain residents’ interest.
• Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and oversee recreational and leisure activities or programs to meet residents’ needs, desires, and abilities.
• Identify alternate programs and weekend schedules for residents, including during hazardous weather and special circumstances, and implement alternate programs within residences.
• Plan and coordinate on-campus and off-campus outings.
• Escort or transport consumers to and from recreation areas on and off campus.
• Requisition and maintain appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Provide decorations for events.
• Provide direct, hands-on individual care to consumers as needed.
• Follow professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in training and guide consumers in developing activities of daily living skills.
• Monitor and transport consumers to and from programs, activities, and off-campus appointments or trips.
• Ensure the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building.
• Work an additional shift or stay over when required to maintain proper staffing and consumer safety.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
• Applicable shifts are eligible for up to $3.50 per hour shift differential.
• The department supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program; contact Human Resources for further information.

What This Job Offers

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