RECREATION-WELLNESS SPECIALIST

Sertoma Center Inc • Knoxville, TN

13h • $16

About The Position

Sertoma is currently seeking a full-time Recreation-Wellness Specialist. This is a non-exempt / hourly role and the pay starts out at $16.00 per hour. At Sertoma, we offer competitive wages, paid job-related training, medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees; we also offer 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 1 year of employment, generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week; and advancement opportunities.

Recreation-Wellness Specialist Job Description:
The Recreation-Wellness Specialist will provide wellness guidance and goals for Persons Supported (PS), provide numerous recreational experiences on a regular basis as well as adapted recreation experiences. Tracks the wellness and recreation progress of PS. Will work a flex schedule, when necessary, to accommodate evening and weekend events. Maintains all equipment and materials needed for programs. Provides pertinent input on activities and programs for PS during meetings.

Recreation-Wellness Specialist Relationships:
Reports To: Recreation & Wellness Manager
Supervises: Direct Care Staff during recreation and wellness events for the PS., Therapeutic Recreation Interns as needed
Works With: Recreation and Wellness Coordinator, Director of Employment, Case Managers, Medical Staff, Residential Staff, Residential Coordinators, Senior Director of Residential, Director of Residential, Community Specialists, etc.
External Relationships: Families/guardians/conservators, other Provider Agencies, DIDD, and other external stake holders.

Recreation-Wellness Specialist General Expectations Of Performance:
In order for the center to have continued success, and for the individuals served by Sertoma Center to have a consistent increase in the quality of their lives, there are areas of performance that all staff will adhere to at all times:

1. Recognize that your efforts are part of a team function of which all Sertoma staff are members. This will be accomplished through showing constant respect of co-workers and PS, recognition of the diversity that is present in the workplace and participating in an unbiased disposition of agency business.
2. Contribute to the mission and principles of the agency by continually being dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. This will be achieved by remaining alert to new concepts with could improve or enhance either your job individually, the individuals served or the collective functions of the agency.
3. Utilize your personal effort of using sound fiscal principles by means of managing overtime expenses and maintaining records of inventory.
4. Adhere to an acceptable level of professionalism to ensure the maintenance of confidentiality and discretion necessary in the maintenance of Person Supported and staff personnel records.
5. Observe all agency routine with regard to work schedules, presence during working hours which conforms to those of the center, designated periods or break time.
6. Strive to perform all work assignments and activities in an acceptable manner so as to require minimal supervision.
7. Perform any other duties as assigned by SDDS or other supervisors.
8. Establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and PS.
9. Your regular attendance is a job requirement; All requests or leave time should be put into TIMAS at least 2 weeks in advance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy preferred; along with at least 1 year’s work experience in related field.
• Work Experience: Certification of Recreation Therapy preferred. At least 1 year experience working with persons with a disability preferred, and 1-year recreational therapy experience preferred.
• License or Registration Requirements: Valid Tennessee driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Physical Requirements: Sight, hearing, may require some heavy lifting moderate to heavy lifting as need to assist PS.

Responsibilities

• Will thoroughly learn and enforce all Sertoma Center Inc. Personnel Policies and Procedures in an unbiased and professional manner.
• Will assure that activities are individually focused, and person centered as needed.
• Will work a flex schedule as needed based on special functions, events and activities as called for in your department. Schedule must be approved by SDDS in advance for OT hours.
• Will communicate scheduling issues with RWC (Recreation and Wellness Coordinator) or SDDS.
• Will provide opportunities for PS to improve wellness and increase participation in activities. Adapt activities as needed for participation and inclusion.
• Will coordinate, facilitate, document and participate in all meetings pertaining to your department and its involvements.
• Maintain working relationships with outside parties that may provide opportunities for community activities, volunteering or possible employment.
• Evaluate the functional potential of PS and create goals and objectives for each activity provided.
• Track the progress of PS involved in your programs through daily notes and outcomes as needed.
• Responsible for completing and monitoring all paperwork for all your programs, both facility and community based.
• Will coordinate and assist in the communication between residential staff and day staff regarding PS and the programs each is involved in.
• Will train all direct support staff in wellness and recreation activities so they can assist you with the PS in the activities when needed.
• Coordinate in and out of state trips/activities for PS and coordinate trips with appropriate departments. Advance approval is needed from SDDS prior to booking out of town trips.
• Will conduct unannounced site visits, holiday visits and attend specific PS meetings as needed.
• Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and improve quality of care through participation in care meetings, department meetings and trainings.
• Complies with state requirements and guidelines in all aspects of job.
• Maintain up to date trainings on all PS in the facility for emergent purposes. As well as trainings on all residential PS prior to working individually with them.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• paid job-related training
• medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 1 year of employment
• generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week
• advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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