Activity Coordinator - Quicksburg

Job Description

Description:

The Activity Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities for Shen-Pacos’ group day program.

Essential Functions:

1. Implements individuals training activities in accordance with assigned PCP goals.

2. Plans and implements a daily schedule of activities that incorporates a variety of activities.

3. Ensures that individuals community outings are completed as often as required and documented appropriately.

4. Maintains and submits appropriate daily records related to individual activity.

5. Works with Program Director, Program Coordinator Supervisor, and Program Coordinators in assisting with the development of individual outcomes, assessments, and behavioral plans.

6. Ensures overall safety of individuals and enforces/safeguards individuals’ rights.

7. Assists individuals with toileting and personal hygiene.

8. Works with individuals and staff to create a productive, safe, and pleasurable atmosphere.

9. Communicates with residential homes, parents, guardians, and staff successfully both verbally and in writing.

10. Assists Program Coordinators as needed.

11. Per licensing, making sure individuals are regularly given the opportunity to go on outings.

12. Help with planning and execution of all special events.

13. Reports health and safety issues with individuals to activity supervisor.

14. Maintains a clean and safe environment.

15. Supervises individuals at time of departure, ensuring their safety into their transportation home.

16. Complete daily documentation of progress notes according to examples set forth by management and training.

17. Assists individuals at break and lunch time (snack & meal preparation).

18. Must protect the human rights of each individual, ensuring the confidentiality of his / her records.

19. Follows medication administration policies and procedures.

20. Ensures overall safety of individuals and enforces/safeguards individual’s rights.

21. A team player who works with other Activity Coordinators and the Program Director to develop a program that is within the licensure boundaries and is fun for the individuals as well.Requirements:

Education and Experience:

§ High school diploma or GED.

§ Prefer some experience working with persons who are developmentally disabled. Ability to work well with a variety of people.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

§ Proficient with Microsoft applications.

§ Working knowledge of individual program planning, and individual training methods.

§ Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.

§ Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

§ Ability to excel in fluid, dynamic environment.

§ Capacity to work effectively and cooperatively with others.

§ Excellent organizational, professional and communication skills.

§ Attention to detail.

§ Must be a good listener.

Licensure and Certification:

§ First Aid / CPR / AED

§ UKERU

§ 32 Hour Medication Administration Training (if applicable)

§ Direct Support Professional Training

§ Safety Training

All Positions:

§ Must be 18 years of age.

§ Must possess a valid driver’s license and have proof of a good driving record.

§ Pass multiple background inquiries.

§ Pass a pre-employment drug screen, and then on a random basis.

§ Must follow SPI vehicle guidance lines and policies.

§ May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

§ Must be willing to substitute and work in all departments, and locations as needed.

§ Administers UKERU, First Aid and CPR when necessary.

§ Follows infectious disease policies and protocols, both within the facilities and while in the community.

§ Must protect the human rights of each individual, ensuring the confidentiality of his /her records.

§ Attends meetings and training courses as required.

§ Meets attendance standards, being on time and regular in attendance.

§ Must be able to move 50 lbs. and on occasion up to 150 lbs. (lift, push, pull – movie objects or individual).

§ Ability to read a variety of documents, evaluations, summaries, reports, charts, reviews treatment plans etc. Must be able to use a computer and write documents listed previously, using designated formats with the rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, dictation, and style.

§ Need to possess the ability to apply the principles of critical thinking, defining problems, emergencies, data collection, stating facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to understand both verbal and written forms and instructions.

§ Must be able to communicate and deliver instructions effectively and professionally, both written and verbal, and via telephone.

§ Must have the physical and mental capability to use all office equipment (phone, computer, email, and all functions of a copier).

§ Must be able to handle all types of stressful situations.

§ Must have good personal hygiene, being clean, and neat in appearance, wearing appropriate clothing and shoes for the job.

§ Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the SPI Board of Directors and Management.

§ All other duties as assigned by management.

Monitored by: Activity Lead

Frequency: Monthly and as needed.

Mode: Quality review of files, books, and notes. Review of daily activities, reports and monthly outings, monthly employee evaluations.

Full-time