Recreation Assistant/Driver

Kulanu Academy; Golden Valley (MN); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kulanu Academy seeks a dependable Recreation Assistant/Driver to support adults with developmental disabilities in on-site and community recreational programs. This role helps participants engage in meaningful activities, build social connections, and enjoy community experiences while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include planning activities, driving participants in 10-passenger vans, ensuring seat belts and safety equipment are secure, and completing attendance,

Competenze

• Valid New York State driver's license required and must be maintained.
• Capable of safely driving up to 10-passenger vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Patience and respectful treatment of participants.

Mansioni

• Plan, set up, facilitate, and clean up recreational activities and events.
• Encourage participation and provide individualized support for independence and inclusion.
• Supervise participants during activities, outings, and transportation.
• Safely drive participants to programs in agency vehicles, including 10-passenger vans.
• Assist participants with entering/exiting vehicles and ensure seat belts are secured.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and report safety concerns or incidents.
• Maintain attendance records, notes, transportation logs, and reports accurately.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow agency policies and training; perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Driver's license

Safe driving

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 620 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY, 11516-2303, United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Minimum Experience 1 Year

Kulanu is seeking a dependable and compassionate Recreation Assistant/Driver to support adults with developmental disabilities in on-site and community-based recreational programs. This position helps participants engage in meaningful activities, build social connections, and enjoy community experiences while maintaining their safety and well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setting up, facilitating, and cleaning up recreational activities and events.
• Encourage participation and provide individualized support that promotes independence, inclusion, and enjoyment.
• Supervise and assist participants during activities, outings, and transportation, following individual support needs and agency procedures.
• Safely drive participants to and from programs, events, and community destinations in agency vehicles, including10-passenger vans.
• Assist participants with safely entering and exiting vehicles and ensure seat belts and any required safety equipment are properly secured.
• Complete required vehicle safety checks and promptly report maintenance needs, safety concerns, or incidents.
• Follow traffic laws, agency transportation procedures, and established participant supervision requirements.
• Complete attendance records, activity notes, incident reports, transportation logs, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, supervisors, and team members while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow agency policies, emergency procedures, and required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A valid New York State driver's license is mandatory and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be comfortable and capable of safely driving participant and up 10-passenger vans.
• Must meet agency driver eligibility requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to assist with activity materials, equipment, and participant mobility needs in accordance with training and agency procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, sound judgment, dependability, and a commitment to treating participants with dignity and respect.
• Ability to remain attentive and respond appropriately to participant needs and unexpected situations.
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or assisting with recreational programs is preferred.

Events usually occur 2-4 times per month in evenings and Sundays for about 3-6 hours per event.