What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION COORDINATOR position at SCO Family of Services?
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the development of therapeutic recreation activities.
- Completes the initial recreational assessment within 4 weeks of admission to the program and every 3 months thereafter.
- Completes monthly recreation note for each resident and ensuring that community rehabilitation services corresponds to the current service plan.
- Assist in the coordination of general leisure time and pro social activities.
- Develop, oversee, and partake in the recreational activities where appropriate.
- Plans, coordinates, and directs projects participation for residents when indicated as part of their service plan.
- Coordinates recreation activities with CR staff.
- Leads and interprets the recreation program to enhance involvement of the staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Locates, recommends, and involves residents in community recreation programs.
- Orders supplies and equipment for recreation services with prior approval of program director.
- Develop individual goals for residents who have difficulty organizing their leisure time while working in conjunction with other staff to develop opportunities for goals to be addressed within recreational activities.
- Goals will include both individual and group goals.
- Establish community linkages for recreational activities.
- Attends in-service training as indicated.
- Serve as a linkage between weekday and weekend staff, including working weekends.
- Performs other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy and experience working with SED children and adolescents.
- Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and fingerprinting as required.
- Driver’s License necessary
