Community Recreation Specialist

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Recreation Specialist to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this fulfilling role, you will coordinate and direct various recreational programs, ensuring open communication among staff, families, and the individuals supported. Your leadership will guide program staff and volunteers, while you actively participate in community activities. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, fostering inclusion and providing essential support. If you are passionate about helping others and have a knack for organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three years of experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide supervision to program staff and volunteers.
• Research and schedule community activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring

Job description

Our Community & Family Services Department is seeking to add a Community Recreation Specialist to their team! In this role you will be responsible to plan, coordinate and direct the various programs for the waiver respite and corresponding contract programs in Oneida County. You will work directly with groups of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in recreation settings within the community and agency.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate opportunities for open communication between and among staff, families and people we support.
• Research available community activities, schedule activities and provide the people we support and their families with monthly calendar of activities, as well as provide direct supervision during respite programming.
• Provide supervision and oversight to program staff including Respite Specialists and volunteers.
• Coordinate transportation for the hourly respite program by monitoring vehicle maintenance, mileage and fuel purchase information.
• Participate in activities of daily living as necessary.
• Ensure implementation of a person's habilitation plan utilizing as many appropriate resources in the person's community as possible.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and three years experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Valid NY State Driver's License

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations