Activities Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
• Must be able to work independently and within a team
• Ability to participate in various physical and recreation activities outside the residence
• Possess a current and valid NYS drivers license with an acceptable driving record
• Have reliable transportation (none of the group homes are located on a bus route)
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• 6 months or more experience in similar role

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate monthly house meetings to involve the residents in choosing community activities
• Reinforce positive behaviors in the community and in the residence
• Structure and provide indoor and outdoor recreation programming for the residents, maintaining a calendar of events
• Make all necessary arrangements for community involvement (scheduling, transportation, ticket purchasing, equipment, etc.) and ensure proper staffing
• Assist in the coordination of inter-residential events
• Facilitate active participation of the residents by implementing their individual program plan in their home and community
• Implement behavior support plans and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-r) accurately and consistently
• Complete and maintain necessary training to be able to work closely with fellow staff and one-on-one with a resident in an isolated environment within the house or in the community
• Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for residents
• Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills
• Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior, using therapeutic equipment and/or therapeutic feeding
• Perform housekeeping tasks when needed including but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Foster receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues including sign language, pictograms and electronic devices
• Navigate the agency’s IntrAnet, time tracking and email systems including approving personal time card and responding to emails in a timely manner
• Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation in a continuous manner by utilizing PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary
• Follow HIPAA confidentiality laws
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for DSPs
• Attend and actively participate in regular staff meetings, case reviews, in-service sessions and any other meetings scheduled or requested by the Residence Manager
• Implement fire, safety and emergency procedures in accordance with agency and program standards
• Assist with fire drills
• Safely drive agency or personal vehicle when necessary and maintain Approved Driver Status within the agency
• Maintain certifications in Medication Administration, SCIP-r, CPR and First Aid
• Administer medications to residents in accordance with the Residential Medication policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

• All certifications and trainings will be provided by the agency if you do not already possess them