What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Recreation Specialist position at The Arc, Oneida – Lewis Chapter?
Our Community & Family Services Department is seeking to add a Community Recreation Specialist to their team! In this role you will be responsible to plan, coordinate and direct the various programs for the waiver respite and corresponding contract programs in Lewis County. You will work directly with groups of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in recreation settings within the community and agency.
Lewis County
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate opportunities for open communication between and among staff, families and people we support.
- Research available community activities, schedule activities and provide the people we support and their families with monthly calendar of activities, as well as provide direct supervision during respite programming.
- Provide supervision and oversight to program staff including Respite Specialists and volunteers.
- Coordinate transportation for the hourly respite program by monitoring vehicle maintenance, mileage and fuel purchase information.
- Participate in activities of daily living as necessary.
- Ensure implementation of a person's habilitation plan utilizing as many appropriate resources in the person's community as possible.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and three years experience
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Valid NY State Driver's License
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