Recreation Specialist
Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter of The Arc New York · NY, US
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About the Role
The Recreation Specialist for Day Habilitation is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing meaningful on-site and community-based recreational activities for individuals attending the Day Habilitation program. This role promotes community inclusion, independence, skill development, and personal choice while ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. Specialists meeting insurability standards may transport individuals.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and implement on-site and community-based recreational activities.
- Promote community inclusion, independence, skill development, and personal choice.
- Ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
- Transport individuals to/from program and within the community if meeting insurability standards.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license meeting WWAARC insurability standards.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of individual and agency information.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, and extended movement.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English for effective communication and documentation.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Patience
- Dependability
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
Location
- Slingerlands, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40-hour
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Salary/Compensations
- $20.50 per hour
- $0.50/hour longevity increase after one year of employment
Benefits
- Extensive paid training
- Variety of employee discounts
- Generous paid time off & sick time
- Group health & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
About the Company
- WWAARC's Day Habilitation program provides services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.