Activities Coordinator

Cedar Lake; La Grange, New Castle (KY, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

PTO from Day 1

Year-end Bonus

Job summary

Cedar Lake is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, implement, assess, and document each individual's activity program across in-house and community settings, while working with the Interdisciplinary Team to support personal goals.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Kentucky Activity Professional certification preferred, and at least one year of relevant IDD or long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Kentucky Activity Professional certification preferred.
• At least one year of experience with IDD or similar long-term care.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable record.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and swim.
• Good language and writing skills; comfortable with documentation.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, assess, and document individual activity programs.
• Coordinate in-house and community activities, evenings/weekends as needed.
• Maintain records of participation and progress in activity plans.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and supervise outings.
• Oversee budgeting for Recreation accounts and stay within guidelines.
• Attend meetings and provide recreation orientation to new staff.
• Drive vehicles and ensure safety during all activities.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Ability to work with disabilities

Driver's license

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access Database

Publisher

Language skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

KY Activity Professional certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access Database

Publisher

Job description

Reports to: Director of Service Planning

Activities Coordinator Reports to: Director of Service Planning Location:Cedar Lake Park Place/Sycamore Run

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

The Activities Coordinator will have overall responsibility for the planning, implementation, assessment, and documentation of each individual's activity programs in individual or group settings, evening/weekend in-house activities and recreational community trips. They are responsible for the recreational activities provided by all staff but primarily the DSP staff. The Activities Coordinator functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

• The development, implementation, monitoring and recording of progress for each individual's recreation program plan with the goal of maximizing each individual's physical, emotional and social skills.
• Maintaining records and documenting within each individual's CFA the extent and level of each individual's participation in the activities program. Update each individuals' CFA throughout the year including each individual's goals, progress, and participation in recreational activities.
• Surveying the recreational interests of each individual on a periodic (at least annual) basis.
• Consultation with DSP Staff and individuals as appropriate for the development of appropriate in-house and leisure time activities and to instruct in the efficient, effective and proper use of all recreation equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Oversee and supervise the coordination, planning and scheduling of recreational outings, weekend activities, vacation outings, special events, first and second shift activities, etc. Assist with direct supervision of events as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget for the Recreation accounts and keep within budget guidelines.
• Attend in-services and IDT meetings as scheduled. Provide Recreation orientation to new staff members.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and individual meetings as scheduled.
• Drive vehicles, as necessary, to provide transportation for activities. Enforce and maintain safety during all activities, including swimming and weightlifting. Maintain compliance with all regulations.
• Creating monthly activities calendars and leading the scheduled group activities.
• Responsible for the proper documentation of participation and responses of offered activities.
• Responsible for summarizing monthly documentation of recreational goals and updating/adjusting supported individuals' goals as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with guardians/families of supported individuals on a regular basis and/or as requested.
• Directly oversee the activities provided by the DSP's providing appropriate positive feedback and correction when needed.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Certification as an Activity Professional by the state of Kentucky is preferred.
• The Activities Coordinator shall have at least one year of experience working with persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or another long-term care setting.

Requisites:

• Compassionate understanding of persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work with individuals of all developmental levels and disabilities.
• Able to work with individuals with behavior support needs. This requires a patient, calm and positive attitude. Also requires good physical and mental condition.
• Ability to work as a team member. This requires compromise, negotiation and assertiveness skills. Professional and ethical conduct is expected at all times.
• Clean, healthy personal hygiene required.
• Ability to adapt to change required.Able to meet deadlines and complete work on time.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs. as needed.
• Able to swim in deep and shallow water.
• Able to be outdoors for several hours at a time.
• Physical strength, stamina and flexibility to be able to lift and transfer adult individuals.
• Able to accurately observe and evaluate individual and staff behavior.
• Good language and writing skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a record acceptable to Cedar Lake Lodge's insurance carrier.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access Database and Publisher

What your typical schedule looks like:

Full-time 40 hours per week. Requires flexibility to meet individuals' needs. Weekends, evenings, and additional hours are required as necessary. Non-exempt, full-time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.