Community Activity Leader — Disability Programs

Threshold, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; 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 is seeking an Activity Leader to provide social, educational and community instruction for clients with disabilities in a structured program. This full-time role offers 35–40 hours weekly, with schedule Mon–Fri 7:30/8:00am–3:30/4:00pm, based in West Bend, Wisconsin and in-person work.

Responsibilities include delivering program activities, assisting clients to reach goals, transporting clients to activities, documenting progress, administering medications when needed, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Threshold, Inc is seeking an Activity Leader to provide social, educational and community instruction for clients with disabilities in a structured program. This full-time role offers 35–40 hours weekly, with schedule Mon–Fri 7:30/8:00am–3:30/4:00pm, based in West Bend, Wisconsin and in-person work.

Responsibilities include delivering program activities, assisting clients to reach goals, transporting clients to activities, documenting progress, administering medications when needed, and