ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Kids for the Future; Kenwood Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS Retirement

Paid Sick/Vacation/Holidays

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities seeks a dedicated staff member to train, supervise, and support Individuals with developmental disabilities across multiple skill areas. Responsibilities include IP implementation, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks, transportation, and personal care under supervision.

Pre-employment checks include TB/drug screens, lifting tests, and background verifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or Equivalent
• Experience Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Preferred
• Valid Driver's License With Fewer Than 6 Points On Abstract
• Must Be Able To Lift Up To 45 lbs. In A Safe Manner
• Negative Results Of A TB Test & Drug Screening
• Satisfactory Completion Of Work-Related Lifting Test
• Satisfactory Results Of State And Local Records Checks
• Acquire/Maintain Applicable License/Certification/Registration In Good Standing; Attend Annual Inservice Workshops; Abuse Prevention/Neglect; Delegated Nursing Training and/or Personal Care of Individuals; First Aid/CPR; Orientation; Related Position Required Training

Responsibilities

• Works as a team in training, supporting and supervising Individuals in various basic skill areas; IP objectives implemented.
• Utilizes systematic training methods to implement IP objectives; monitors progress.
• Maintains atmosphere of respect and encouragement in training programs; prepares activities.
• Assists Individuals in personal hygiene needs and daily living tasks.
• Transports Individuals as assigned; maintains safety of county vehicles; fuels vehicles.
• Completes delegated nursing tasks as trained; reports problems to the nurse.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings; promotes relations with parents and community.
• Performs other related duties including serving on committees.

Skills

Developmental Disabilities

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $15.84 - $22.32 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Works as a team in training, supporting and supervising Individuals in various basic skill areas, e.g., vocational mobility, self-help skills, social and emotional skills, communications, motor skills, functional academics, daily living skills, and community integration in accordance with Individual Plans (IP); utilizes systematic training methods and procedures to implement IP objectives; monitors Individual progress during training and program periods; maintains atmosphere of respect and encouragement in training programs; obtains materials, prepares and implements activities for program periods; monitors and oversees tasks in assigned area, requesting direction/assistance from supervisor or nurse as needed.

Supervises and monitors Individuals during program periods; assists Individuals on and off of vehicles and in and out of work area; assists Individuals in personal hygiene needs as necessary, such as toileting, soiled clothing, etc.; transfers and ambulates Individuals; assists Individuals with feeding; prepares supplies for personal care activities. Completes delegated nursing tasks as trained, reporting any problems or deviations to the delegating nurse. Transports Individuals as assigned; maintains cleanliness and safe operation of county vehicles; fuels vehicles per Adult Services procedure.

Provides input for development/revisions of IP's and behavior plans; participates in meetings for Individuals; assists in establishing goals and setting up programs to accomplish objectives; documents services, supports, goals and activities provided daily; completes documentation and incident reports; other paperwork/forms as assigned.

Attends in-service training sessions as required; attends staff meetings; promotes good public relations with parents, community groups, outside agencies, and the general public. Performs other related duties as assigned, to include but not limited to: serving on committees.

Requirements

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

Experience Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Preferred

Valid Driver's License With Fewer Than 6 Points On Abstract

Must Be Able To Lift Up To 45 lbs. In A Safe Manner

POST OFFER-OF-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Negative Results Of A TB Test & Drug Screening

Satisfactory Completion Of Work-Related Lifting Test

Satisfactory Results Of State And Local Records Checks

POST-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Acquire/Maintain Applicable License/Certification/Registration In Good Standing; Attend Annual Inservice Workshops; Abuse Prevention/Neglect; Delegated Nursing Training and/or Personal Care of Individuals; First Aid/CPR; Orientation; Related Position Required Training

Summary

The mission of Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to empower people throughout their lifetime to achieve their full potential. We believe in empowering the people that we serve and we believe in empowering our employees. Our employees are dedicated to building relationships and partnerships with our community.

Working for CCBDD is rewarding in many ways. We focus on employees' growth and development and support employees' wellbeing.

Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to create an individual development plan to set goals for the employee's growth.

Employees are enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan and the Board contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's wages to their retirement plan.

Employees have the option to enroll in medical, dental, and vison insurance plans which have very low premiums. Once deductibles are met, our medical plan pays 100% for most prescriptions and medical treatments.

Employees who take advantage of the insurance plans will have a health savings account setup and can contribute through payroll deductions. To ensure that employees can afford medical costs the Board contributes $2,000 for single or $4,000 for family to the employee's health savings account.

Rest and time with friends and families is important. Each year employees have ten holidays, one personal day, board administration days (the days between Christmas and New Year's Day), and generous sick and vacation leaves.

Employees can apply for tuition assistance.

Employees can take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program which will provide free counseling for challenges that the employee faces at work or at home.

WAGES: Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to equitable and consistent compensation practices. The hourly rate for employees in this position is $15.84 to $22.32. Offers are typically made between the minimum and the midpoint of the range, based on the candidate’s experience, education, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

BENEFITS: OPERS Retirement, Paid Sick/Vacation/Holidays, PayProtect Plan and Deferred Compensation Plans; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance