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Recreation Assistant ADS

DDI Brand

Smithtown, NY | Full Time

$71k-111k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Recreation Coordinator

Brookside Multicare Nursing Center (2)

Smithtown, NY | Full Time

$51k-65k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Recreation Specialist

DDI Brand

Smithtown, NY | Full Time

$65k-81k (estimate)

8 Months Ago

Recreation Assistant ADS

DDI Brand Smithtown, NY

$71k-111k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Month Ago

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DDI Brand is Hiring a Recreation Assistant ADS Near Smithtown, NY

Qualifications:
· HS Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Arts or related programs, preferred.
· Willingness to travel to multiple sites
· Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities
· Desire and ability to work with the DD/MR population
Responsibilities:
· Provide direct support to the Recreation Manager/Unit Manager in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
· Annually evaluate assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
· Complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed.
· Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Manager
· Responsible for review of all data for individual’s recreational program. Making individual specific changes when necessary. Documentation required on a monthly basis.
· Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure.
· Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Manager
· Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Manager
· Responsible for community based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
· Model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
· Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
· Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings.
Essential Physical Demands:
· Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
· Must be able to able to lift , bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
· Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
· Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
· Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
· Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques