Activity Specialist - Daytime Support & Growth(Sign-On$600)

ARC Voyagers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) match

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Job summary

ARC Voyagers in Central Ohio is seeking an Activity Specialist to provide individualized, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will plan and lead educational, recreational, and community-based activities, helping participants reach goals, learn new skills, and participate fully in daily life.

Responsibilities include implementing ISP-guided plans, teaching daily living and social skills, documenting progress, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Passion for helping individuals achieve personal goals and community inclusion.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support by following each individual’s ISP and tailoring support to their unique goals, abilities, interests, and needs.
• Create meaningful experiences by planning and leading educational, recreational, social, and community-based activities that promote engagement and personal growth.
• Encourage independence by teaching and reinforcing daily living, social, communication, and other skills that help individuals achieve greater independence.
• Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals as they participate in community activities, build relationships, and explore new experiences.
• Provide personal care and daily support as needed, including assistance with daily living activities, mobility, and personal care.
• Build confidence and self-advocacy by treating every individual with dignity and respect while encouraging them to make choices and advocate for themselves.
• Create a safe and supportive environment by following health, safety, PPE, infection control, and agency policies.
• Provide safe transportation using ARC Voyagers vehicles, including assisting individuals with entering and exiting vehicles and completing required safety checks.
• Document and communicate progress by accurately recording services, observations, and individual progress and providing input for ISP development and updates.
• Support vehicle readiness by completing routine cleaning and sanitizing and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
• Make a lasting impact by helping individuals discover their strengths, try new things, build meaningful connections, and achieve greater independence.

Skills

People-focused

Communication

Relationship-building

Independence

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ARC Voyagers in Central Ohio is seeking an Activity Specialist to provide individualized, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will plan and lead educational, recreational, and community-based activities, helping participants reach goals, learn new skills, and participate fully in daily life.

Responsibilities include implementing ISP-guided plans, teaching daily living and social skills, documenting progress, and ensuring safety.