RECREATION COORDINATOR/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD)
Company: SCO Family of Services
Location: Bronx
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
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 - ExternalBachelor's degree in recreation
therapy and experience working with mentally ill children and
adolescents.---Acceptable clearance checks for State Central
Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the
program.---Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux
testing.---Attending NCI class for certification/re-certification
and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum
requirement for employment.SCO Family of Services is an equal
opportunity employerStatementSCO Family of Services is committed to
ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and
trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken
seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of
abuse.
Keywords: SCO Family of Services, New Rochelle , RECREATION COORDINATOR/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (OPWDD), Other , Bronx, New York
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