What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at SCO Family of Services?
JOB TITLE Recreation Specialist
DEPARTMENT Residential Treatment Center- RTC LOCATION Sea Cliff NY
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of a multi-cultural and multi-sensory recreational program involving Special Physical Education, Art, Music and other activities.
- Work alongside supervisors and childcare workers to implement planned recreational activities for all residents both on-grounds and off-grounds.
- Complete required documentation for all recreation activities on daily basis, as well as reports for weekly Family Team Conferences.
- Assist in planning and implementation of celebrations and special events on campus.
- Ensure that all rules, regulations and safety practices are properly enforced at all times.
- Scheduled to work with residents after school, on weekends, and during school vacations. Schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the RTC.
- Other duties will be required as needed.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Creative Arts Therapies
- Experience with MR/DD population
- Spelling/grammar skills
- Computer Literate
- Valid, clean NYS Driver’s License
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
- Be team players.
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
- Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- 20 hours per week, to include at least one weekend day
- The work schedule will be permanent 4 days per week 3pm-8pm, however may require adjustments determined by needs of the RTC
- Must be available for special trips and events
- SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Carry on assignments as are deemed appropriate and necessary to the functioning of the Department.
