Activities Coordinator

Sevita; California; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NeuroRestorative, part of Sevita, offers full-time recreation/activities coordinator roles serving individuals with developmental disabilities across Chatsworth and Northridge. The job emphasizes coordinated group and individual activities, safety, and ongoing staff guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years’ relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. Travel between two facilities is expected; certification in Activity Coordination is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ experience planning and conducting activities for developmentally disabled adults.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting group and individual recreation activities.
• Determines and implements necessary precautions for safety.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify meaningful group activities.
• Provides instruction and guidance to staff on activity delivery methods.
• Maintains curriculum binders to ensure varied and age-appropriate activities.
• Attends continuing education courses as required.

Skills

Group activity planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff training

Curriculum development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Summary

• Full time schedule
• Hourly pay $21/hr or more!
• Same day pay and benefits!

Essential Job Functions

• Works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting group and individual recreation activities according to individual needs, capabilities, and interests.
• Determines and implements necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served.
• Provides instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques daily as well as at staff meetings.
• Maintains and continuously amends curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age appropriate activities are planned and conducted for individuals served.
• Attends continuing education courses as required.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults including planning and conducting activities for this population

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes
• Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred

Other Requirements

• Travel between 2 facilities in Chatsworth and Northridge.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.