Recreation Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, implement, and facilitate recreation activities on the program schedule as well as spontaneous programs as assigned.
• For Day Habilitation and Residential programs:
  • Research interactive activities.
  • Create a calendar.
  • Prepare activities and provide supplies.
  • Facilitate the programming, which will be provided multiple times per week depending on the needs of each program.
  • If unable to facilitate the program, provide supplies and directions to DSP program staff to implement the activity.
• Foster and promote independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Ensure that all recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and maintained.
• Assist with creating program calendars for all recreation activities offered to participants.
• Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.
• Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice.
• Provide supervision and direct care responsibilities with program participants.
• Address and report all incidents, accidents, violations, deficiencies observed, and/or suspected situations which impact the health and safety of individuals receiving services to direct supervisor as they are discovered or indicated.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some direct experience working with individuals that have functional differences preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Wage: $17.50 – $19.25/hr. Location: Broome County, NY.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Optional voluntary plans.
• 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees.