Activities Assistant

DSI Management, LLC.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Fort Myers is seeking a dedicated individual to support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes facilitating community outings, providing necessary direct care, and engaging in active treatment programming. A flexible schedule, particularly during evenings and weekends, is essential for this position. Ideal candidates should enjoy working closely with individuals, maintaining supplies for activities, and supporting their daily living skills. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in scheduling is essential to accommodate diverse needs.
• Ability to engage actively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in community outings and medical trips as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for activities and assist in maintenance records.
• Drive vehicles and ensure safety during community activities.

Job description

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participate in the implementation of community outings, medical trips, shopping trips, haircuts, and other activities as directed by resident care needs. Participate in active treatment programming as assigned. The schedule for this position will be Wednesdays through Friday from 2-10:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The ideal candidate will need to have some schedule flexibility.

• Actively engages with individuals at all times and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements. Follows Active Treatment/Programming Schedule.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment for resident use in recreation and leisure activities and assist in the maintenance of activity records.
• Drive vehicles to community and leisure activities. Follow established loading and unloading procedures as well as ensure compliance with vehicle safety. Assist with bus runs as needed.
• Coordinate specific events and outings ensuring that all monies, addresses, reservations, information, supplies, and directions are available.
• Work with residents and the Activities Department to decorate the facility for special events and holidays.
• Provide follow up and monitoring for special skills training and general recreational and leisure programs. Participate in active treatment programming as assigned.
• Coordinate resident birthday parties ensuring that all presents, decorations, and entertainment are provided.
• Assists residents in developing skills for community-based leisure and activities of daily living to better participate in the communities in which they live.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.