| Title: | Recreation Specialist |
|---|---|
| ID: | RS |
| Department: | Client Services |
Full-time position responsible for daily care of residents as well as planning, preparing, implementing and monitoring programs and activities for assigned individuals at ICF-ID Residential Center. Schedule alternates 1st and 2nd shift hours and weekends. Must have valid driver’s license, a clear driving record and current auto insurance. HS Diploma or GED required. Will be required to have the ability to lift 50lbs.
HANDICAPPED DEVELOPMENT CENTER
RESIDENTIAL CENTER
EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: RECREATION SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT: ICF/ID
RESPONSIBLE TO: SOCIAL SERVICES/ RECREATION SUPERVISOR
KIND OF WORK:
OBJECTIVE: UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SHIFT SUPERVISOR AND THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, PROVIDE DAY TO DAY CARE OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND ASSIST THEM TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SELF HELP SKILLS. IN ADDITION, PLAN, PREPARE, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR INDIVIDUALS’ PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
DUTIES:
*PLANS, PREPARES, IMPLEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RECREATION PROGRAMS
INCLUDING CONDUCTING BASELINES.
*COMPLETES PROGRAM DATA AND MAKES REVISIONS AS NEEDED AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR AND/OR PROGRAM DIRECTOR.
*DOCUMENTS PROGRESS, CONCERNS, OR INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS ON CASE NOTE SHEETS
AND COMPLETES MONTHLY REPORTS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ON CASELOAD.
*MAINTAINS ON-GOING COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATES ALL PROGRAMS WITH DISCIPLINES INVOLVED WITH THE INDIVIDUALS’ PLAN OF CARE.
*MONITORS PROGRAM BOOKS TO ENSURE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATE DAILY LOGGING.
*NOTIFIES PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND/OR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR OF NEEDED
TRAININGS AND CONDUCTS TRAININGS AS NEEDED.
*ENSURES NEEDED SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
*PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND MONITORS DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE.
*COMPLETES REQUEST FOR ACTIVITIES AND NECESSARY ITEMS IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
*SUBMITS COMPLETED IPP PACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES.
*ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN STAFFINGS.
*PERFORMS DIRECT CARE FOR ASSIGNED INDIVIDUALS SO THAT PRESCRIBED CARE IS
MAINTAINED.
*COMPLETES ASSIGNED NURSING DUTIES.
*KEEPS INDIVIDUALS CLEAN AND APPROPRIATELY DRESSED.
*APPLIES ALL POSITIONING, ADAPTIVE, AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
*PROVIDES PRIVACY TO INDIVIDUALS.
*FOLLOWS ALL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
*COMPLETES BODY CHECK SHEETS FOR TEMPORARY ABSENCE OR DISCHARGE.
*FOLLOWS ALL INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
*FEEDS OR ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH EATING, FOLLOWING ALL DIETARY POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES.
*ACCOMPANIES INDIVIDUALS TO APPOINTMENTS OR HOSPITAL VISITS AS NEEDED.
*CONDUCTS ROOM CHECKS TO ASSURE INDIVIDUALS ARE CLEAN, DRY, COMFORTABLE
AND SAFE.
*IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS, PROCEDURES AND BASELINES.
*COMPLETES ALL DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING BASELINES, CARE AND OBSERVATIONS
AND INCIDENT REPORTS.
*IMPLEMENTS ACTIVITY SCHEDULES, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS.
*ASSISTS CO-WORKERS AS NEEDED.
*DRIVES VANS FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND APPOINTMENTS.
*COMMUNICATES INFORMATION AND/OR CONCERNS IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSONS.
*ENSURES SCHOOL/DAY PROGRAM EQUIPMENT IS READILY AVAILABLE.
*ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING ADL SKILLS.
*COMPLETES ALL CLEANING INCLUDING MAINTAINING INDIVIDUALS’ PERSONAL
ITEMS AND THEIR ROOMS.
*PRACTICES SAFETY TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS SERVED, SELF
AND OTHER EMPLOYEES.
*COMMUNICATES WITH OTHERS ACCORDING TO HDC POLICIES, INFORMING THE SHIFT SUPERVISOR OF CONTACTS.
*FOLLOWS SHIFT CHANGE PROCEDURES.
*ATTENDS MEETINGS AND TRAININGS AS ASSIGNED.
*FOLLOWS CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY.
*REPORTS SUSPECTED ABUSE.
*FOLLOWS ALL HDC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
*MAINTAINS EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY.
*ADHERES TO THE CENTER’S CALL IN AND TIME OFF POLICY.
*UPHOLDS THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE CENTER.
*ENSURES ALL RESIDENTS ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
*PROVIDES NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO ALL RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF HEALTH OR
BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
ABILITY TO BE CREATIVE AND LEARN NEW IDEAS.
ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WELL.
ABILITY TO BE POSITIVE, CARING, CALM, COOPERATIVE, UNDERSTANDING, TACTFUL AND PLEASANT.
ABILITY TO WORK WITH PEOPLE AND BE FLEXIBLE.
ABILITY TO MEET PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT (I.E. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK).
ABILITY TO MEET EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS (I.E. HEALTH SCREENING, TB TEST).
ABILITY TO LIFT FROM FLOOR/CARRY/TRANSFER INDIVIDUALS AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT IN EXCESS OF 50 POUNDS.
ABILITY TO WITHSTAND EXPOSURE TO USUAL DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
ABILITY TO CARRY/ESCORT INDIVIDUALS IN EXCESS OF 50 POUNDS AND UTILIZE
BEHAVIOR TECHNIQUES DURING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED EQUIVALENT.
PREVIOUS WORK WITH ADULTS OR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR NURSES AIDE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
* DENOTES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION.
THE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO EMPLOYED.
Revised 7/16
