Recreation Aide

Description Summary

Assists in the coordination and implementation of recreational and leisure time activities and programs for individuals served by the Children’s Rehabilitation Center. Responsibilities include assisting in the adaptation of recreation programs to meet individual needs, maintaining recreation areas, leading activities, reporting equipment needs, and managing behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in implementation of recreation programs, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, Special Olympics, Pet Therapy, and adaptive physical exercise.
• Affixes recreation programs to meet the needs of each individual served.
• Maintains orderly recreation areas, cleans toys and other recreation equipment, and ensures appropriate inventory and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Reports equipment needs to Recreation Coordinator.
• Learns recreation and leisure time activities for all individuals served who are not engaged in other active treatment programs, as directed by Recreation Coordinator.
• Implements program objectives and collects data on performance of individuals served on objectives. Turns in monthly data to Recreation Coordinator.
• Completes other paperwork as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator.
• Uses appropriate behavior modification techniques to manage inappropriate behavior by following established behavior programs. Provides support to other departments by providing additional services for children, including personal care, supervision during leisure time, and behavior management support, as directed by the Recreation Coordinator.
• Might be assigned to provide personal care and assist or train individuals in self-help skills to include toileting, grooming, feeding, bathing, and dressing.
• Transports individuals to and from recreation outings and/or special events safely, following successful completion of driver safety training.
• Serves as a supervisor to other departments by providing additional services for children, including personal care, supervision during leisure time, and behavior management support, as directed by the Recreation Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Proof of insurability.
• Must be 18 years of age.