Activities Specialist

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking an On-Call Activities Specialist to support adults with developmental disabilities in education, recreation, and community activities in Denver. This on-call, part-time role focuses on providing group and individual assistance, supervision, and transportation for ACE program participants.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, leading arts/crafts and group activities, and assisting with daily living tasks while traveling between sites.

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant education or experience preferred.
• experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in education, arts, or recreation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation for ACE program participants.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes daily.
• Lead arts, crafts, games, exercise, and topic-based activities.
• Facilitate small-group community activities with arts, culture, recreation, and collaboration.
• Assist with organizing the office and activity space during and after activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Driving

Job description

On-call position

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Salary: $21.85 to $23.00 per hour

Monday - Friday, 7:30-3:30

On-call position

Position Summary:

The On-Call Activities Specialist will assist people with developmental disabilities in participating in education, recreational, and volunteer activities on-site and in the community. They will provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE (Arts and Community Exploration) program with a person-centered focus. The On-Call Activities Specialist provides coverage for staff absences, including PTO and other unfilled shifts, ensuring continuity of programming and support.

Essential Functions:

• Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE program with a person-centered focus.
• Monitor the success of outcomes attained and document progress daily.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and the topic of the day during facility-based services.
• Facilitate small-group community activities that incorporate arts, cultural, recreational, and collaborative opportunities.
• Assist with organizing the office and activity space during and after activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Preferred one to three years of relevant education or experience.
• Some experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in education, arts, and/or recreation settings is preferred.

Other:

• Must be able to work in a team setting.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required. Employees must maintain a driving record that meets agency insurance requirements and be able to travel to multiple sites or community locations as part of regular job duties. Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.
• Ability to provide good client and customer service. This job requires being pleasant with others and displaying a cooperative attitude, while being detail-oriented and thorough in completing work tasks.

Work Environment:

• In-Office position: Work primarily takes place at Calvary Baptist Church at 6500 E Girard Ave, Denver 80224 with frequent requirements to be in the community and occasional requirements to be at our home office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr, Denver 80231. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support agency needs.
• Essential physical requirements: Must be able to physically assist clients, carry supplies, bend, kneel, stoop, perform push/pull motions to perform necessary tasks, such as moving light furniture and equipment, supplies, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel between sites, communicate effectively, and use standard office and mobile equipment.
• Physical effort/lifting: The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to fifty pounds.

JFS EEO Statement:

JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

Salary Description

$21.85 - $23.00