Recreation Specialist II: OIDD-Whitten
About The Position
The Recreation Specialist II works under direct supervision and may facilitate recreation programs for a regional center at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Clinton, South Carolina. The role supports residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities through recreational programming, outings, direct care, and assistance with activities of daily living. The position is eligible for up to $3.50 per hour in shift differential for applicable shifts. Employment is contingent upon required pre-employment screenings, including medical and drug screening, background checks, and other listed records and credential reviews. Employees who work directly with consumers must complete tuberculosis testing before starting, and healthcare providers must provide proof of immunity or receive required immunizations. Employees may be required to work during emergencies or disasters under the State Disaster Plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma and relevant experience; a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field may substitute for work experience.
- 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 residents and sustain their interest.
- Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Complete required pre-employment medical and drug screening, background checks and other specified screenings, and educational credential verification.
- Complete tuberculosis skin or blood testing before employment if working directly with consumers.
- Healthcare providers must document immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B before employment.
- May be required to work during an emergency or disaster.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and oversee recreational and leisure activities or programs suited to residents’ needs, desires, and abilities.
- Identify alternate programs and weekend schedules, including plans for hazardous weather and special circumstances, and implement alternate programs within residents’ residences.
- Plan and coordinate on-campus and off-campus outings.
- Escort or transport consumers to and from recreation areas, programs, activities, appointments, and off-campus 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 and 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.
- Stay over or work an additional shift when required to maintain appropriate staffing and consumer safety.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days 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)
- Shift differential of up to $3.50 per hour for applicable shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
