Activity Leader - Columbus

Hattie Larlham; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$18/hour pay

Health Insurance Eligibility

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

6 paid holidays

Casual dress - tattoos/colored hair ok

Job summary

Hattie Larlham in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Activity Leader for the Excel Program to provide direct care to clients while teaching classes, leading activities, and ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing during participation.

Our staff enjoy building meaningful relationships, having fun, and supporting individuals to learn, grow, and communicate more effectively, with appreciation from families and the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Education Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license with less than six points.
• Ability to complete required driver training class to drive and transport persons served.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer and have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients within the Excel Program while teaching various classes and leading activities.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of participants during activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and assist in learning and communication.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activity Leader for the Excel Program to provide direct care to our clients while also teaching various classes, leading activities, and ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of those participating in the activities.

Our staff love having fun while working and building relationships with people!

"There are many cool things about my job! I get to form special relationships and bonds with our individuals and see growth as I assist and encourage them - anything from a silly handshake to helping someone learn to talk and better communicate with others, as well as receiving appreciation from the families of our individuals." - T.B.

Opening

• Activity Leader at the Excel Program in Columbus
• Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, no weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Education Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license with less than six (6) points.
• Ability to complete required driver training class to drive and transport persons served.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer and have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Rewards And Benefits

• $18.00 / hour and the ability to access your earned wages prior to pay day.
• Safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Learn First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration.
• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month After Hire – for full-time staff
• Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire for full-time staff.
• Life insurance at no cost to you for full-time staff.
• Generous employer match retirement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Six (6) paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
• 128 hours of annual Paid Time Off that starts after 90 days of employment.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• No uniforms required.
• Tattoos, body piercings, and fun colored hair are accepted.

About

Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.