Activities Coordinator

Sevita; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sevita is seeking an Activities Coordinator in La Mesa, California to plan and coordinate group and individual recreation activities for individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and tailoring activities to each person’s interests and abilities.

The position offers full-time hours (40/week), a comprehensive benefits package, and requires a valid driver’s license for potential transportation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual recreational activities according to individual needs, capabilities, and interests.
• Ensure safety and comfort of individuals served during activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to identify meaningful group activities based on preferences.
• Provide instruction and guidance to staff on activity delivery methods.
• Maintain curriculum binders to ensure varied, age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Group activities planning

Activity coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

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.

Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you love planning and coordinating activities? Come put your enthusiasm to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. As Activities Coordinator, you will conduct group and individual recreational activities according to an individual’s needs, capabilities, and interests.

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

• Facility located in La Mesa, California
• Residential setting; 15 bed Congregate Living Health Facility
• $18.00-$21.00 per hour (based on experience)
• 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance required
• Certification in Activity Coordinator preferred or 1+ years of experience
• Full benefits package for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with company match, life insurance, and more)

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By 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 Skills And Abilities

• N/A

Other Requirements

• Travel as needed

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.