Activities Coordinator

Sevita; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package for

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee Referral Program bonus

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is hiring an Activities Coordinator in Tallahassee, FL. You will plan and coordinate group and individual recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and guide staff in activity delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years’ experience with the population, and a valid driver’s license. Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in Activity Coordinator preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults, including planning and conducting activities.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance.
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities.
• Provide daily instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques.
• Determine and implement precautions for safety of individuals served.
• Maintain curriculum binders for classrooms to plan age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Staff coordination

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Activity Coordinator certification preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Activities Coordinator

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.

$16/hourly, Full Time

M-F 10a-7p + rotating weekends

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served.
• Provide daily instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques as well as at staff meetings.
• Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served.
• Maintain curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age-appropriate activities are planned and conducted for all individuals served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in Activity Coordinator preferred
• Two years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults, including planning and conducting activities for this population
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with car registration and vehicle insurance
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Important work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

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.