Activity Leader

Threshold,-Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Threshold, Inc in Wisconsin is seeking an Activity Leader to provide social, educational and community instruction for clients with disabilities. This full‑time role runs 35–40 hours weekly, typically Monday through Friday, with daytime hours.

Responsibilities include direct care, goal support, documentation, transportation, and medication administration as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and required certifications (Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required; or equivalent.
• Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First Aid, and crisis intervention training within 6 months.
• WI driver's license and good driving record for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with instructions of all program activities.
• Assist clients with goals and observe progress.
• Care for personal needs of clients (grooming, transfers, etc.).
• Document progress and communicate with team leaders.
• Transport clients to community activities using agency vehicles.
• Build relationships with clients, families and community.
• Administer medication or medical procedures as needed.
• Maintain program area cleanliness and organization.
• Record daily attendance and follow safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Administration

CPR/AED and First Aid

Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention training

Job description

Summary

The Activity Leader is responsible for the social, educational and community instruction of clients with disabilities within a structured program or the community. This is a full time position. Hours for this position will range from 35-40 hours. Scheduled hours are M-F 7:30/8am-3:30/4pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide clients with instructions of all program, recreation, social and community program activities.
• Assist clients with achieving their identified goals and observe progress for each client assigned to team or program.
• Care for the personal needs (i.e. grooming, transfers, eating, personal cares, repositioning, etc.) of clients.
• Document and/or communicate to the Team Leader and Service Coordinator, observed progress, needs, behavioral changes, and other significant information.
• Transport clients to community activities using agency vehicles, which include vans and mini buses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, friends, family, and community connections and act as a good role model.
• Administer medication or medical procedures in-house and on community experiences, as needed.
• Provide routine cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the program area.
• Record daily attendance of clients assigned to team or program.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties or cross training may be assigned to ensure the stability of the program, department or organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and work environment required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, License, Registrations

• Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First Aid, and Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention training must be completed within the first six months of employment.

Transportation

• Essential duties typically require a valid WI driver's license and a good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00+ /hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute

• West Bend, WI 53090 (Required)

Work Location: In person