Activity Aide I

DelDOT; Milford, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking an Activity Aide I to support residents with recreational and expressive activities in a state facilities setting. The role involves leading groups, planning events, and documenting progress to support overall wellness and engagement.

The incumbent will work as part of a treatment team to develop activity plans, monitor safety, and coordinate transportation where appropriate. This is a full-time on-site position with standard state benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of conducting group activities.
• Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and instructs clients/patients in a variety of activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming and exercise programs.
• Plans and organizes trips and special events.
• Observes and records progress, problems and/or incidents.
• Conducts initial and ongoing client/patient assessments and interest surveys.
• Develops, recommends, and implements approved activities treatment or goal attainment plan. Participate as a member of the treatment team.
• Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and making mechanical adjustment to activity equipment. Requisitions needed supplies.
• May drive van or school bus and/or assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients/clients on trips outside the facility.

Skills

Group activities

Disabilities experience

Policies & procedures knowledge

Narrative reporting

Job description

Introduction

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Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for providing recreational and creative expressive activities for mentally ill, physically and/or developmentally disabled clients in a residential, long-term care or psychiatric facility or a community day program.

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Essential Functions

• Oversees and instructs clients/patients in a variety of activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming and exercise programs.
• Plans and organizes trips and special events.
• Observes and records progress, problems and/or incidents.
• Conducts initial and ongoing client/patient assessments and interest surveys.
• Develops, recommends, and implements approved activities treatment or goal attainment plan. Participate as a member of the treatment team.
• Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and making mechanical adjustment to activity equipment. Requisitions needed supplies.
• May drive van or school bus and/or assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients/clients on trips outside the facility.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Aide I

• Knowledge of conducting group activities.
• Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.