Recreational Facilitator

Compass Connections•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This position involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating recreational opportunities for the service population, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and frequently traversing from one location to another. The role requires meeting deadlines set by program supervisors and federal partners, and adhering to all federal and state regulatory guidelines. Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), requiring all employees to receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., as sponsorship for employment visas is not provided.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish
High school diploma
First aid certification
CPR certification
Emergency behavior intervention certification
Two (2) years of progressive employment experience in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services field
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar both at and away from the facility.
Ensure that needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational activities.
Identify, recruit, and maintain commitment from community partners.
Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities.
Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
Document each child’s progress in recreational activities in monthly and quarterly reports.
Assist staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities.
Supervise direct care staff during off-campus recreational outings.
Use appropriate and positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
Survey service population quarterly to determine level of satisfaction and ways to improve this service, implements appropriate suggestions.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff, in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Plan, schedule and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position.
Frequently traverse from one location to another.
Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.