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Recreation Group Leader (3698)

Charles River Center
Needham, MA Per Diem
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Position Overview
Recreation Group Leaders support multiple individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in site-based and/or community-based settings.


Primary Duties

  • Integrate individuals into the community and actively participate in community-based activities.

  • Provide adequate supervision for all individuals at all times while in the community.

  • Support individuals with:

    • Behavior management

    • Personal development

    • Social skills

    • Communication

    • Physical development

    • Activities of daily living

  • Create opportunities for recreational and enrichment activities such as:

    • Games

    • Sports

    • Arts and crafts

    • Swimming

    • Exercise

    • Music

  • Provide personal care as needed, including:

    • Assistance with meals

    • Toileting support

    • Feeding assistance

  • Organize and facilitate groups of up to at least five individuals.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Required Skills and Responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

  • Interact with others in a positive, professional, and respectful manner.

  • Build relationships across all levels of the agency to enhance communication and collaboration.

Teamwork and Cooperation

  • Collaborate effectively with team members and management to meet department and agency goals.

  • Remain flexible and open to new or additional assignments.

Dependability

  • Complete job responsibilities accurately and consistently.

  • Demonstrate reliability and follow-through.

Communication

  • Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.

  • Listen actively and use feedback to improve performance.

  • Present information clearly in individual and group settings.

Planning and Organization

  • Manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines.

  • Adapt to changing priorities.

  • Balance multiple tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Responsibility

  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and professional standards.

  • Conduct all business relationships in accordance with agency guidelines.

Attendance

  • Arrive on time and adhere to assigned schedules and program routines.

  • Meet agency attendance expectations.

  • Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.

Initiative

  • Demonstrate independence in thinking, planning, and problem solving.

  • Take proactive steps to improve work performance and program quality.

Management

  • Support and uphold agency policies and objectives.

  • Lead by example through personal conduct and performance.

Data Collection

  • Accurately collect and report data as required.

  • Compile information and prepare reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • At least two years of direct experience working with adults with ID/DD.

  • Successful completion and maintenance of the following trainings:

    • CPR and First Aid

    • Human Rights

    • Universal Precautions

    • Mandated Reporting

    • DPPC (Disabled Persons Protection Commission)

    • Fire Safety

    • Vehicle Safety

  • Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.

  • Willingness to authorize a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.

  • Willingness to release information regarding any allegations or investigations from the following agencies:

    • DPPC

    • Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

    • Other applicable agencies

Salary : $20 - $23

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