Recreation Specialist- Youth Residential

Devereux • West Chester, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreation Specialist to work directly with children and adolescents in their residential programs. This role involves planning, implementing, and overseeing social and recreational programs for students with intellectual, developmental, and/or behavioral disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The specialist will act as a positive role model, teach valuable life skills, and contribute to a safe and supportive living environment through the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS). The center serves individuals aged 6-21 with complex needs, aiming to equip them with the skills needed to flourish in their communities.

Requirements

• At least three year’s experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and behavior disorders providing recreational and leisure activities.
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Recreation certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee social and recreational programs for students with autism, developmental and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Through established recreational procedures, track, record and implement effective recreational activities.
• Schedule use of gymnasium, pool and other recreational areas.
• Schedules, oversees and implements special events and activities, as well as monitors appropriate documentation and records (IE: Special Olympics, Fall Festival, Summer Picnic, etc.).
• Maintains supplies and inventory for unit activities.

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program (student loan repayment or continued education funding)
• Medical (including telemedicine)
• Dental
• Prescription drug coverage
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (accruing from 1st day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level