Recreation Coordinator

Position Summary

Plan and implement recreational activities to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, as well as individualized needs and interests of the residents helping them gain greater independence by applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring, and Accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the Director, Associate Directors, Managers, and outside parties.
• Plan appropriate activities for the individuals.
• Plan and coordinate quarterly area wide activities.
• Plan and implement monthly recreation nights.
• Recognize individuals' birthdays and coordinate with Special Olympics.
• Create opportunities for people to increase their quality of life by networking with the community to provide free or low-cost activities.
• Maintain activity calendar.
• Keep within budget restraints.
• Transport individuals.
• Support the individual's choices.
• Provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
• Supervise individuals according to the Supervision Guidelines.
• Follow Behavioral Plans.
• Assist and supervise individuals with taking the appropriate medication.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks within established time frames.
• Complete all documentation required by Chrysalis and the State.
• Maintain communication with Managers regarding the individual's needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Meet the Chrysalis Driving Policy Standards.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; talk and/or hear; use hands to feel, and handle objects; reach with arms, bend over, and stoop.
• Occasionally the employee may be required to restrain an individual, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to various environments including, but not limited to the following: aggressive individuals, may come into contact with blood and/or saliva, and other OPIM.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; talk and/or hear; use hands to feel, and handle objects; reach with arms, bend over, and stoop. Occasionally the employee may be required to restrain an individual, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to various environments including, but not limited to the following: aggressive individuals, may come into contact with blood and/or saliva, and other OPIM.