Recreation Specialist- Youth Residential

Devereux; United States; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pro-career development programs

Professional training (PBIS, ABA, TIC,

DBT and IEP training

Student loan debt assistance

Career Accelerator Program

Competitive hourly rates

Résumé du poste

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreation Specialist to design and run social and recreational programs for children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs in our West Chester, PA residential programs. You will plan activities, coordinate events, and document outcomes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a 12p-8p schedule on school days, shifts 9a-5p during breaks, plus two weekend shifts per month,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• At least three years’ experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavior disorders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; data collection/analysis experience.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement and oversee social and recreational programs for students with autism, developmental and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Track, record and implement effective recreational activities.
• Schedule use of gymnasium, pool and other recreational areas.
• Oversee and implement special events and activities (e.g., Special Olympics, Fall Festival, Summer Picnic).
• Maintain supplies and inventory for unit activities.

Connaissances

Excellent oral and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to work independently

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

Radar

Pro-Filer

Description du poste

Do you have experience working directly with children or adolescents with intellectual or behavioral disorders? Are you organized and enjoy planning events and activities?

If you answered YES to those questions, considering joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.

As a Recreation Specialist you will work with other professionals and team members to provide excellent quality of care and treatment to children & adolescents in our care.

What you will be offered:

• Consistent schedule of 12p-8p on school days and on school break will change to 9a-5p. Must work 2 weekend shifts a month.
• Ability to be creative (we encourage it!)
• Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.
• Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program (we'll pay back your student loans or pay for your continued education!!!)
• New rates of $22.11 - $25.20 an hour for no recreation certification and $27.00- $30.78 with therapeutic recreation certification

Your daily responsibilities include:

• Plan, implement and oversee social and recreational programs for students with autism, developmental and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Through established recreational procedures, track, record and implement effective recreational activities.
• Schedule use of gymnasium, pool and other recreational areas.
• Schedules, oversees and implements special events and activities, as well as monitors appropriate documentation and records (IE: Special Olympics, Fall Festival, Summer Picnic, etc.).
• Maintains supplies and inventory for unit activities

We are currently seeking an Activities Coordinator to design, create and implement recreational and social activities and programs for children/adolescents with intellectual & developmental disabilities/autism diagnosis and behavioral health needs, residing in our residential programs located in West Chester, PA. This is a fun job where you can be creative and impact the lives of those around you!

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field prefered.
• EXPERIENCE: At least three year's experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and behavior disorders providing recreational and leisure activities. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children,