Activities Coordinator (Social Recreation)

Social Recreation’s Activities Coordinator assures the mission of Friendship Home to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing quality care and support services in a safe and caring environment is further consistent with the mission and service philosophy of Friendship Home.

Summary

Friendship Home’s Social Recreation Program offers supported and structured social opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Activity Coordinator (full time - afternoons/evenings/some weekends) works collaboratively with the Operations Manager and volunteer staff to prepare and facilitate clubs and events offered by the program. You will work with members, helping them to engage in activities, safely access the community, develop lasting friendships, care for themselves, and achieve individual social life skill goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and facilitates engaging group activities for program participants
• This includes preparation of supplies such as food shopping, meal prepping, activity supplies, and collaboration with partnerships in the community.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to prepare and lead outing activities and events offered by Social Recreation
• Communicates with members, families, and team mates to create a cohesive support team for the individuals receiving services.
• Assures that the human rights of the individuals with disabilities are honored and that families are aware of opportunities to promote self sufficiency, achieve new skills and enhance opportunities
• Transports clients as needed following driving policies using agency and personal vehicles as agreed on and/or is necessary.
• Participates in all required training – taking initiative to build expertise (min. 24 hours annually FTE)

Performance Expectations

• Addresses problematic behavioral issues in a positive and proactive manner; responds to crises in a calm, effective and supportive manner; informs the supervisor of incidents and situations following protocol and utilizing appropriate judgment
• Maintains a positive program presence in the community

Essential Skills & Experience

The Activities Coordinator has a demonstrated ability to serve and care for people with disabilities. In addition, he/she has the following skills and experience:

Education

• High School Diploma

Other Credentials

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Flexibility with weekly work schedule
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Certification or ability to be certified in First Aid/ CPR, medication administration, safety care and/ or human rights training within 3 months of employment
• Valid driver’s license, with positive driving record, and ability to travel to meetings and transport participants as needed with own vehicle if necessary
• Ability to be accessible by telephone and email
• Basic computer skills including word, excel and email proficiency

Benefits:

• Pay - start at $20/hour (experience and education also considered)
• Hiring bonus - up to $1,000 (prorated based on position type)
• Benefits - comprehensive package that includes Health (generous contribution toward premium), Dental, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Savings Account, Employer Paid Life, AD&D, generous Paid Time Off and more . . .

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, and move about without restriction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20