What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Specialist - Year Round - Part-time position at Cleveland Sight Center?
Come join our team as our PART-TIME Recreation Program Specialist!
At Cleveland Sight Center we believe in the unbridled potential of those with whom we partner. The barriers people with vision challenges face don’t have to stop them from reaching their goals. Our staff help break down those barriers by providing the training, support, and tools needed to live the lives they want. If you want to work at a place where your creativity, diversity, and passion to make a difference is celebrated, come join our awesome team! Check out this video to learn how you can be part of our mission!
Position Overview
The Program Specialist works under the supervision of the Leisure & Lifestyle (L&L) Manager to select, plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the effectiveness of a diverse range of interventions and activities at a variety of sites to help clients who are blind, have low vision, and may have other disabilities to achieve optimal leisure, physical, cognitive, psychological and emotional functioning, and full participation in life. Recreational activities take place at CSC's primary site at 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106; virtually; and occasionally at a variety of sites throughout the greater Cleveland area.
Essential functions
- Selects, plans, organizes, leads, and monitors diverse recreational activities at Cleveland Sight Center that help clients safely (a.) improve or maintain their leisure, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual functioning, (b.) promote their full participation in life, (c.) increase overall independence.
- Supervises weekly in-person and virtual recreational activities both during the work week and after hours when applicable—including evenings and weekends.
- Ensures that selected activities and programs can be safely performed by participants, and maintains the safety of the program and program area.
- Selects, sets-up, maintains, and organizes equipment used in recreation programming. Instructs participants in the safe operation of equipment, and in the steps needed to safely participate in recreation programming.
- Works with the Leisure & Lifestyle Manager to define measurable, meaningful, and achievable outcomes for participants, and to collect, record, and organize outcome data.
- Collaborates with Transportation services to help participants arrange for travel to the sites of recreation programming, if applicable.
- Evaluates clients’ eligibility for participation in recreation, and monitors Intervention Plans when applicable.
- Contacts new client referrals regarding placement in recreation programming. Assesses interests of potential participants, and appropriately modifies or adapts activities to safely accommodate the specific needs and requirements related to each individual’s vision loss and/or other disabilities.
- Performs reminder calls to clients about programming, and registers clients for all recreation programs. Corresponds with client families/caretakers as necessary.
- Assists clients in filling out all required paperwork, including rights and responsibilities, recreation, financial assistance requests, amongst others.
- Records in the electronic client record system appropriate documentation (i.e. case notes, Intervention Plan updates, etc.) about clients and the programs in which they participate, and protects the safety and security of this information in accordance with agency policies.
- Prepares necessary written reports and statistics on recreation programming, and keeps daily client attendance.
- Completes documentation of recreation incidents, and sends this documentation to designated staff members within twenty-four hours of an incident's occurrence, or according to agency policy.
- Monitors and provides ideas for implementation of client feedback.
- Assists Leisure & Lifestyle Manager with supervising staff and volunteers, when assigned.
- Works with Leisure & Lifestyle Manager to complete, submit, and secure approval for funding requests for recreation equipment, supplies, and fees, in accordance with agency fiscal policies and procedures.
- Assists in general office duty tasks such as paperwork, data entry, and email/phone call need for recreation.
- Participates in a professional and productive manner in supervisory meetings with the Leisure & Lifestyle Manager.
- Attends and participates in professional and educational training events and/or conferences.
- Provides information and consultation to agency staff members and the community about recreation programs, activities, interventions, events, and plans.
- Adheres to the Cleveland Sight Center code of ethics, and its policies and procedures as well as applicable policies and procedures related to overseeing bodies including CARF and state/county regulations.
- Completes other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of human developmental stages, principles of behavior change, concepts and models of health and human services, principles of group dynamics and leadership, and the contributions of play, recreation, and leisure activities to health and quality of life.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to professional standards of ethical practice, legislative and regulatory guidelines and standards (including the Standards for the Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, described in 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164, and related documents).
- Demonstrates honesty; respect for the person and the person's autonomy, choices, and preferences; and an authentic interest in the person's strengths, talents, resources, and stated needs. Ability to foster independence in clients as applicable to that individual client.
- Acts in a manner that is sensitive and appropriately responsive to the person’s racial, ethnic, cultural, psychosocial, and developmental background and values, to potentially disabling conditions, and to factors of the person's social and physical environments that may affect his or her responses and functioning.
- Demonstrates a basic, sound knowledge of the major cognitive and developmental disorders and related conditions; physical, sensory, genetic and related conditions; and psychiatric and substance-related disorders.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate assessment domains, such as sensory, cognitive, social, affective, leisure, and functional skills assessment.
- Demonstrates professional interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to select, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, activities, and interventions that help persons achieve their assessed and stated needs in an appropriate, safe, and efficient manner. Modifies programs, activities, and interventions through the selection and use of accommodations, such as assistive technology and adaptable devices.
- Demonstrates competence in the use of basic intervention techniques, such as behavioral management, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based programming. Pays appropriate attention to risk management and safety concerns.
- Demonstrates competence in the use of computers and basic business applications to compose case notes, reports and other narrative documents.
- Is able to organize, analyze and present relative and effective outcomes driven data.
Supervision functions
Assigned volunteers, under the direction of L&LS Manager
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in the areas of recreation, adaptive physical education, performing or fine arts, health services, or special education.
- Minimum of two years of experience in recreation, camp, or other structured, activity-based interventions based upon the assessed needs of individuals with disabilities.
Equipment/Tools Used
- Personal computer; software including Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Various equipment for class instruction.
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stand, sit, bend, and type for long periods of time. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Must have the capacity to travel with or without clients; ability to go out in the community to make home, employer, and library, etc. visits to, with, or on behalf of clients.
- Once hired, the employee must have reliable transportation. Employee/ driver must have current and sufficient automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record.
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting and outside in the community. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee Appreciation
Aside from a friendly, team-oriented and valued staff, as well as a beautiful and modern LEED Gold Certified building, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual paid time off (below are full-time descriptions: part-time is pro-rated. All time off benefits start immediately):
- 20 days PTO, with increases after 5 years of service
- 7 sick days
- 9 holidays
- 37.5 hour work week (for the couple positions that are 40 hours, more paid time off is earned)
- One day per week remote work depending on position
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage
- $1200 (annualized) in H.S.A. employer contributions
- 401(k) plan with 25% agency match up to 6% of salary
- Free 401k planning with licensed financial planner
- Agency paid life insurance
- Agency paid long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance and voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Comprehensive EAP (Employee Assistance Program) including self-care and professional/personal growth training
- Free parking
Mission Statement
To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Vision Statement
A world where the quality of one’s sight does not determine the quality of one’s life.
Why We Are Here
To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Vision Statement
A world where the quality of one’s sight does not determine the quality of one’s life.
Why We Are Here
We live in a visually-oriented world where so much of daily life is built on the premise that everyone has clear vision. But, Cleveland Sight Center recognizes that everyone’s vision is different and can change over time. We understand the unique vision related needs that can accompany these changes and provide the support and tools that help navigate a world designed for those with sight.
We believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life and are here to show individuals that they can still live the lives they want with the vision they have.
Who We Are
We are a team of professionals dedicated to our mission of providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our specialized staff assess individuals of all ages with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help them understand their unique vision-related needs and how they can achieve their goals.
We are a team of professionals dedicated to our mission of providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our specialized staff assess individuals of all ages with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help them understand their unique vision-related needs and how they can achieve their goals.
What We Do
Cleveland Sight Center is often the next step in an individual’s vision care after receiving a diagnosis from a primary eye care provider. As a part of this continuum of care, we work alongside each individual to understand their vision diagnosis, needs and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them through a variety of different services.
Cleveland Sight Center is often the next step in an individual’s vision care after receiving a diagnosis from a primary eye care provider. As a part of this continuum of care, we work alongside each individual to understand their vision diagnosis, needs and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them through a variety of different services.
Diversity and Inclusion
Cleveland Sight Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cleveland Sight Center is committed to values of diversity and inclusion in order to create a climate of respect that is supportive to everyone’s individual success. We strive to provide an environment favorable to all regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, age, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other factor or characteristic protected by law. We recognize that the responsibility for diversity and inclusion lies with all at the agency: leadership, administration, staff and volunteers.
