Recreation Staff (Per Diem) - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc (New Haven)

Full Job Description:

- DEPARTMENT: RECREATION

- POSITION TITLE: Recreation Program Staff

- SUPERVISION BY: Supervisor of Recreation

- DAYS/HOURS OF JOB: Per Diem as assigned by the supervisor

- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RECREATION AIDE PIER DIEM POSITION

*The job of the Recreation program staff consists of many responsibilities while upholding the Chapel Haven Schleifer Center’s Recreation Department Mission.

Recreation Department Mission: The mission of the Recreation Department at Chapel Haven is to have a client-focused approach to helping CHSC individuals stay safe and enjoy recreational activities while in the community, focusing on building upon the adult’s independent living skills and social communication skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work a minimum of 10 in-person or virtual activities a month
• Follow protocol for in-person activities
• Follow protocol for virtual activities
• Follow directions provided by the Recreation Supervisor
• Transport clients to and from any trip or event offered by the Recreation Department, following Chapel Haven’s van usage protocol.
• Take attendance, handle petty cash following protocol, carry materials needed for the trip i.e., tickets, tablet, epi-pens, meds & money, meet client needs & support the clients while in the community
• Complete an electronic evaluation, providing client-based feedback as well as general trip feedback
• Attend monthly department meetings and all agency meetings
• Special Olympics: assist in coaching Special Olympics sports offered by the Recreation Department, attend weekly practices & competitions, and attend SOCT training.
• Best Buddies: Attend weekly assigned Best Buddies nights in Outreach, attend Best Buddies events including Best Buddies Ball, Friendship Walk, etc.
• Follow Chapel Haven Protocols and report any questions or problems to the Recreation Supervisor immediately

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience working with individuals with cognitive and social disabilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Valid CT driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a Valid CT Public Service License Endorsement
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Problem-solving skills, patience, ability to work as a member of a team, organizational skills & leadership skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and drive for periods of time

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