Disability Services and Ministries Activity Leader

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking a Part-Time Activity Leader to supervise and support participants with developmental disabilities during our Saturday program and related events. You will design engaging activities that foster social interaction, personal growth, and community involvement.

Hours are on Saturdays and evenings, with some weekday shifts possible. A minimum associate’s degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience and current First Aid/CPR certification are

Qualifications

• Competent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Must be well organized and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants throughout the program.
• Develop and lead activities based on ISP, observation, assessment and feedback.
• Facilitate activities that promote development and engagement.
• Maintain attendance records and other required documentation.
• Plan events and community outings for participants and families.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Associate's degree in education

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is seeking mission driven candidates to join our Disability Service's team as a Part-Time Activity Leader. In this role you will provide supervision and support for participants with developmental disabilities, while leading engaging activities, which allow for meaningful social relationships and individual development. We are hiring for programs that are held year-round and include our Saturday Program and other Community and Ministry Events. Hours are on Saturdays, evenings and may include some during the week.

Pay Range

- $15.79 - $20.32

Program Statement

Disability Services & Ministries only see abilities when working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide a variety of community-based programs and parish-based ministries for persons of all ages and abilities.

Our mission is that all persons are welcomed into the life of the Church and community.

Basic Function

Under direction, provide supervision and support for participants with developmental disabilities, while leading engaging activities, which allow for meaningful social relationships and individual development. Hours are on Saturdays, evenings and may include some during the week.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Assume direct responsibility and supervision for participants throughout the program. *
• Develop and lead activities for participants based on the participants’ needs as determined by Individual Service Plans (ISP), observation, assessment, and feedback. *
• Facilitate activities that promote personal and spiritual development, wellness and engagement.
• Keep accurate records including attendance, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) documentation, incident and progress reports.
• Assist in planning special events, which include celebrations and community outings for participants and their families/caregivers.
• Collaborate with community and parish partners to create inclusive programing and facilitate awareness.
• Communicate with participant, parent/guardian, and caregivers regarding important program information and participant involvement/progress, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Attend all staff meetings and complete all required Catholic Charities and external trainings, when requested. *
• Ensure that all local, state, and federal guidelines, including DODD regulations, are being met. *
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program space, equipment, and materials to ensure safety and accessibility.
• Respond to other needs or projects as identified and/or assigned, relative to programmatic needs.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Normal office environment.
• Frequent talking, listening/hearing with clients, staff.
• Reading, writing, eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to manage correspondence, faxing, copying, answering phones, forms/documents, assessments, teaching/modeling, demonstrating activities, computer and client files required on a frequent basis.
• Frequent standing, sitting and walking for performing computer-based tasks at desk, out in the community and during programming.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 60 lbs. unassisted for teaching/modeling, at program and out in the community.
• Occasionally necessary to lift/carry up to 90 lbs. with assistance, at program and out in the community, in case of emergency.
• Occasional bending, climbing, reaching, navigating stairs throughout program and out in the community and teaching/modeling.

Essential Job Functions

• Assume direct responsibility and supervision for participants throughout the program.
• Develop and lead activities for participants based on the participants’ needs as determined by Individual Service Plans (ISP), observation, assessment, and feedback.
• Attend all staff meetings and complete all required Catholic Charities and external trainings, when requested.
• Ensure that all local, state, and federal guidelines, including DODD regulations, are being met.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by an associate’s degree in education with 1-3 years of experience working with or teaching individuals with disabilities.
• Basic knowledge of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church is helpful.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and can maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse client population and community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• Commitment to 2 shifts minimum per month, one of which must be the Saturday program.
• Willingness to work a diverse schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Positions That May Report To This Position

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