Recreation Specialist II - OIDD - Coastal

State of South Carolina • Dorchester County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Recreation Specialist II may facilitate recreation programs for a regional center. The role serves residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) in Summerville, South Carolina. The specialist plans and oversees recreational and leisure activities tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities; coordinates on- and off-campus outings; and provides direct support and care as needed. The position may require staying over or working an additional shift to maintain safe staffing levels. Applicable shifts may qualify 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.
• Complete required pre-employment screenings, including medical and drug screening, background checks and fingerprinting, child abuse and neglect registry screening, federal exclusion screening, driving record check, and verification of educational credentials.
• If working directly with consumers, complete tuberculosis skin or blood testing before beginning employment.
• Healthcare providers must provide proof of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B before beginning employment.
• May be required to work during an emergency or disaster under the State Disaster Plan.

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
• Shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour for applicable shifts.
• Referral Incentive Reward and Retention Bonus programs are supported; contact Human Resources for further information.

What This Job Offers

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