Inclusive Recreation Specialist - Community Programs

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Generous paid time off, including 12+?

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Group Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with limited公司?

Employee Assistance Program and Mental

Ongoing professional development andCE

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts and workplace perks

Job summary

Northeast Arc is seeking an enthusiastic Inclusion Recreation Specialist to lead and manage inclusive recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for participants to connect, learn, and engage in their communities.

The specialist will facilitate adaptive sports, recreation, social, educational, arts, culinary, and community programs while ensuring safety, engagement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or autism preferred.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or facilitating recreation, leisure, educational, therapeutic, community-based, or youth programs preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, interns, or participants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dick Jauron Director of Sports and Recreation, Recreation Program Director, and Senior Manager of Recreation in delivering athletic, adventure, art, culinary, educational, social, and community-based recreation programs.
• Supervise participants, per diem staff, and volunteers during programs and community outings.
• Develop and implement new recreation programs and special events based on participant interests and community needs.
• Complete participant intakes and assessments to identify appropriate accommodation, behavioral supports, and medical considerations.
• Maintain accurate attendance, program participation, payment, and program documentation records.
• Process and document program payments and financial transactions using department systems including RecDesk.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, caregivers, support staff, community partners, and external organizations.
• Monitor participant engagement and satisfaction and gather feedback to improve programs and services.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to achieving recreation goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Program leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

First Aid CPR Safety Care

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

RecDesk

Job description

Northeast Arc is seeking an enthusiastic Inclusion Recreation Specialist to lead and manage inclusive recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for participants to connect, learn, and engage in their communities.

The specialist will facilitate adaptive sports, recreation, social, educational, arts, culinary, and community programs while ensuring safety, engagement,