Activities Specialist

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 62,609,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking an On-Call Activities Specialist to support adults with disabilities in education, recreation, and community activities in the ACE program. This on-call position covers staff absences, with a consistent schedule Monday through Friday, 7:30-3:30.

The role involves providing group and individual support, supervising transport, and documenting progress; you will lead arts and crafts, games, and community activities at multiple sites, with mileage

Qualifications

• Preferred 1–3 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to ACE participants.
• Monitor outcomes and document progress daily.
• Lead arts and crafts, games, exercise, and the topic of the day.
• Facilitate small-group community activities with 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience with IDD

Job description

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.