Recreation Assistant: Adult Day Services

Who we are:

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services. Recreation Assistant will lend support with recreational services to Adult Day Services.

Salary: $18.34-$22.01/hour

Shift Available: Part Time, Mon - Fri 10am-2pm

What you'll do:

• Provide direct support to the Recreation Therapist/Recreation Therapy Coordinator in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
• Assist the Recreation Therapist in annual evaluations of assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
• Assist the Recreation Therapist to complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed
• Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• In partnership with the Recreation Therapist review all data for individual’s recreational program
• Making individual specific changes when necessary
• Documentation required on a monthly basis
• Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure
• Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• Assist with community-based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
• Assist to model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
• Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings

What you bring to us:

• HS Diploma
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety guidelines

What you must be able to do:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to able to lift, bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.