What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Activity Specialist (Cuyahoga & Lake Counties) position at Adapted Advantage?
Company Overview:
Adapted Advantage is an Adult Day Program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We focus on community integration through recreational, choice, and interest-based activities. Our staff are committed to providing high-quality service for the individuals we serve.
Position Overview:
The Activity Specialist at Adapted Advantage is a full-time, entry-level role responsible for creating and facilitating daily experiences for the participants of our program. This position requires daily driving and hands-on involvement in our community-based opportunities that happen throughout Cuyahoga County and Lake County. Thorough, on-site, paid training will be provided to ensure our next Activity Specialist is prepared and successful. Enjoy a positive work culture, have fun at work, and learn what it means to truly love your job!
Candidate Qualifications:
- Willingness and ability to operate a company car to drive small groups of participants throughout the day.
- Possess a positive attitude and outgoing personality.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
- Self-starter, creative, and able to take a proactive approach with redirecting participant behavior.
- Ability to be assertive and authoritative while maintaining professionalism and compassion for the participants we serve.
- Willingness to work with participants who have the potential to be physically aggressive, verbally aggressive, and sometimes self-injurious (training provided).
Position Requirements:
- Ability to be physically active throughout the workday including (but not limited to) pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and walking.
- Comfortable working within a laid-back environment with an ability to be versatile when plans change.
- Ability to clear all Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) screening and background check with no disqualifying offenses.
- Good Driving Record with less than 6 points.
- Ability to pass a required drug test.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and lift 50 pounds.
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting pay: $18.00/hour
- Pay increases to $20.00/hour after 60 days
- Weekly pay
- Typical work hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
- Benefits available after 90 days
- Benefits include: Paid Time-Off; Paid Holidays; Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance; 401k with an employer match
***Please do not call regarding this position. We will begin reviewing candidates on October 19, 2026. We will contact potential candidates after the initial review.***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20