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Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to plan, organize and lead recreational activities and programs that promote physical, emotional and social well-being. Employs various recreational activities to build and delivers programs to help children, youth, and adults of all ages with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional challenges improve their overall quality of life. Routine contact with internal and external stakeholders, including family members and healthcare professionals is required to meet goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Licenses/Certifications:
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours. Some additional hours or ability to flex hours may be required.
Travel Required: Local travel within the Detroit metropolitan area.
Working Environment: Climate controlled schools, community centers, health clinics and office environment during normal business hours.
Job Family:
Job Category:
Physical Requirements:
Sitting
Up to 7 hour(s) per day
Lifting
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Walking
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Standing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Pushing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Bending
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Squatting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Pulling
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Stooping
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Reaching
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Climbing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Balancing
Will not generally apply
Stairs
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Twisting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Ladder
Will not generally apply
Crawling
Will not generally apply
Step-stool
Will not generally apply
Kneeling
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Excessive heat
Will not generally apply
Typing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Excessive cold
Will not generally apply
Data Entry
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Dust
Will not generally apply
Humidity
Will not generally apply
Loud Noise
Will not generally apply
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
None specified
Other physical demands or notes:
** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
Last updated: December 29, 2023
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$53k-66k (estimate)
10/29/2023
04/27/2024
lahc.org
DEARBORN, MI
25 - 50
Private
WASSIM MAHFOUZ
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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