Job Details

Summary: Develops and coordinates the implementation of the recreation and leisure time programs for individuals served. Ensures recreation activities align with each individual’s goals and objectives as defined in their individual program plan (IPP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements CRC’s recreation program which includes but is not limited to community outings; social activities and games including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study; leisure time activities; pet therapy; Special Olympics; etc. Adapts these programs to meet the needs of each individual served.

Encourages and solicits suggestions and feedback from the individuals served and staff regarding activities and events.

Completes applications, parent consents, and other paperwork required for membership in organizations and clubs. May serve as advisor to clubs and groups in which individuals served participate.

Provides training to other program staff about recreation activities, equipment, and materials so they can support the participation of each individual.

Tracks recreational expenditures and discusses with supervisor to ensure expenditures remain in line with the budget.

Develops monthly recreation calendar and weekly activity schedule in conjunction with supervisor and communicates monthly calendar and weekly schedule to individuals served, families and program staff.

Coordinates execution of monthly calendar, weekly activity schedule, and staff schedules accordingly.

Facilitates use of volunteers, interns, students, etc. in activities and events where possible. Ensures volunteers, interns, students are aware of and follow all program and organization policies and procedures.

Schedules recreation outings and other special events.

Ensures resources and staff needed for execution of events and planned activities are available and discusses any need for support with supervisor.

Coordinates process for obtaining parental/guardian consent, as needed, for outings or special events.

Coordinates and provides transportation for recreation outings and other special events.

Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to be present for weekend and/or evening activities and/or events.

Works with supervisor to develop recreation plan for each individual that aligns recreation activities with their goals and objectives.

Compiles monthly data on the progress of each individual related to recreation goals and objectives and submits a report to the designated qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP) by the 10th of each month.

Compliance/HIPAA:

While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.

Employee has access to all client protected health information in the working file of his/her discipline within his/her program. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct reports. This position will be involved and planning, assigning and coordinating the work of self and peers. This position may assist the Therapy Manager in employee coaching and/or disciplinary actions, recruitment and interviewing of new staff, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree and experience with planning, organizing, motivating, and evaluating recreation, special events, or similar activities and/or events preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Arkansas Driver's License

Commercial Driver's License strongly preferred

Proof of Automobile Insurability

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts (wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Easterseals Arkansas has designated this position as a non-safety sensitive position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.