What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Recreational Services position at The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc?
The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.
Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.
Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:
- Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
- Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.
At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.
Some Job Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical oversight and monthly meetings for the day program and residential recreation staff.
- Coordinates evening recreation program.
- Reviews and recommends program changes regarding recreation as needed.
- Attends and participates in clinic and any other relevant department meetings.
- Coordinate departmental projects such as the self-advocacy group and seasonal events.
- Liaison between Day Program, Residential and Administration regarding all recreation services.
Some Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the Coordinator of Recreation Services.
- Submits a monthly summary regarding activities, priorities, and accomplishments for recreation department.
- Supervises evening recreation program.
- Trains new recreation staff and monitors progress of existing recreation staff.
- Prepares evaluations for all recreation employees and provides counseling/disciplinary actions as needed.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy (National Certification preferred)
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.
- Good written and/or verbal communication skills.
- One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of current research, technologies, concepts and practices in the area of Recreation Therapy
- Certify and maintain SCIP, CPR, and First Aide certification.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and OPWDD regulations.
Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforDevelopmentalDisabilites/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecenterfordd/?hl=en
We provide a robust benefit package and a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.
An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,350.00 - $66,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,350 - $66,000
