Site Based Respite South - Recreation Specialist-FT-GLOW

Arc GLOW; Town of Leicester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc-Glow is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance the quality of life for individuals in the Community Service Program. The role includes researching, planning, coordinating, and participating in social and recreational activities, and serving as a Special Olympics liaison.

You will provide hands-on Direct Support, assist with daily living activities as needed, and help coordinate transportation and events in the southern region. Travel may be required to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Requires attentive listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good reading abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and provide quality customer service as a role model.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a variety of social and recreational opportunities based on the interests of the individuals supported.
• Work with regional Special Olympics council to identify events, enroll interested individuals, ensure appropriate paperwork is completed, and coordinate transportation to practices and regional events.
• Serve as a Direct Support Professional, providing hands on support as needed, including assistance with activities of daily living as needed.
• Coordinate larger recreation events within the southern region
• Attend life plan and team meetings as applicable for individuals that participate in the program
• Participates in quality assurance and compliance activities as required.
• May require travel as part of this position.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independence

Coaching

Basic computer skills

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Summary:

In order to enhance the quality of life of individuals supported in the Community Service Program, this position will research, plan, coordinate, and participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities, act as the Special Olympics liaison, and ensure opportunities are optimized for individuals supported.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate a variety of social and recreational opportunities based on the interests of the individuals supported.
• Work with regional Special Olympics council to identify events, enroll interested individuals, ensure appropriate paperwork is completed, and coordinate transportation to practices and regional events.
• Serve as a Direct Support Professional, providing hands on support as needed, including assistance with activities of daily living as needed.
• Coordinate larger recreation events within the southern region
• Attend life plan and team meetings as applicable for individuals that participate in the program
• Participates in quality assurance and compliance activities as required.
• May require travel as part of this position.

Nonessential Functions

• Participation on agency committees and at agency functions.
• Any other applicable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Reporting Responsibilities

Reports to: Respite Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires attentive listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good reading abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive relationship building skills
• Basic computer skills.
• Be a positive role model and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Work independently.
• Provides excellent customer service and act as a role model to others.
• Ability to effectively coach individuals to achieve success in the community and in group settings.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to other seat when needed.
• Walk up and down stairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record

Working Conditions

• Will be required to use office equipment, i.e., phone, copier, fax, and computer
• Work will require offsite travel to sites, meetings, conferences and trainings.