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About the Role

The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy is responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in special activities and trips for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves establishing links with community-based recreational facilities and other providers, as well as developing recreation and self-advocacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and participates in special activities and trips for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Develops recreation and self-advocacy programs.
• Attends treatment team meetings related to recreation and self-advocacy activities.
• Provides direct supervision of individuals and staff during activities and events.
• Assesses an individual’s ability to participate in activities and required supervision level.
• Ensures the health, safety, and well-being of individuals.
• Assures compliance with all OPWDD regulations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community entities providing recreation and self-advocacy opportunities.
• Coordinates recreation and self-advocacy activities, including staffing, supplies, transportation, expenses, and timecards.
• Maintains regular contact with residential staff, families, and other professionals.
• Participates in staff meetings as required.
• Adheres to and monitors all regulatory requirements associated with activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by agency administration.

Requirements

• Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
• Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• May frequently lift 0-25 lbs.
• May occasionally lift 25-50 lbs.
• May rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force.
• May occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force.
• May rarely push/pull over 45 lbs. force.
• Will be required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the work day.
• May occasionally stoop.
• May occasionally kneel.
• May occasionally crouch.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience using an electronic health care system to review and manage data.
• Excellent accountability, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to build relationships and interact appropriately with staff and external partners.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Skills

• Recreation planning
• Self-advocacy program development
• Community outreach
• Supervision
• Health and safety compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• Activity coordination
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building
• Discretion

Location

• Irvington, NY 10533

Work Type

• Part Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience using an electronic health care system

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly