What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator position at Volunteers Of America Western Washington?
Job Details
Description
About VOAWW:
Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization.
Benefits (Full time)
- Vacation and Sick Time: Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours
- Competitive compensation
- Holidays: 8 paid per year 2 paid floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
- Free Employee Assistance program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
- Professional Development opportunities
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of the Meaningful Day Program including public relations, overall planning, coordination, and implementation of all activities for the and overnight trips. These activities range from daily classes, short overnight trips, to weeklong destination vacations with participants and volunteers. Also responsible for recruitment of program participants, staff, and volunteers through advertising as well as presentation and person-to-person contact
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
- Create, maintain, and oversee a schedule of activities and trips on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Working with supervisor to ensure budget objectives are maintained.
- Overall supervision and administration of day-to-day operation of the meaningful day activities.
- Creation of new programs and destination activities.
- Ensuring the health and safety of program participants by following plans of care.
- Contacting and attending local transition fairs and other special events for public relations.
- Host annual community/participant forum to gather material for future development as well as gathering data for United Way grants and other funding sources as needed.
- Maintaining all required client data and ensure confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain adequate inventory of recreational supplies.
- Assist Disability Services program with helping program clients obtain community access.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least two years of experience working with the developmentally disabled population.
- Experience working with volunteers preferred.
- Must have flexibility and adaptability to work in changing and stressful environments as well as the ability to travel overnight or for up to 5 days in a given week.
- Maintain a current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must be competent in creating, editing, and formatting documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
- Required to have current and valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Must pass and maintain required background check record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in an office, in a day program, and vacation setting to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk and sit.
- Must be able to see and use computer and be able to effectively communicate with coworkers and clients in person and over the telephone.
- Must be able to reach above head and perform repetitive movements.
- May be required to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with help, may be required to lift higher weights with help and tools such as a lift.
- Must be able to drive automobile, and should you ever be involved in an accident during work time, you will be required to be subject to a drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $25 - $26
