Recreation Assistant - Adult Day Services

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI); Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support its Adult Day Services. In this role, you will assist in leading recreational activities, evaluating participants, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. This entry-level position offers opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
• Must be able to lift, bend, twist, and carry up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Recreation Therapist in providing direct support for recreational activities.
• Document program interventions and conduct monthly evaluations.
• Run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs.

Skills

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Ability to lift and carry weight

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Who we are:

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

Job Details

Description

Who we are:

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

DDI's Recreation Assistant will lend support with recreational services to Adult Day Services.

Pay Range: $22.00-$22.40/hour

Shift Available: Mon/Wed/Fri 12pm-8pm, Tue/Thu 8am-4pm

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support to the Recreation Therapist/Recreation Therapy Coordinator in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
• Assist the Recreation Therapist in annual evaluations of assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
• Assist the Recreation Therapist to complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed
• Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• In partnership with the Recreation Therapist review all data for individual’s recreational program
• Making individual specific changes when necessary
• Documentation required on a monthly basis
• Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure
• Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• Assist with community-based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
• Assist to model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
• Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings
  
  

What You Bring To Us

• HS Diploma
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety guidelines
  
  

What You Must Be Able To Do

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to able to lift, bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques
  
  

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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