$17 per hour
10 hours a week

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 making a difference daily in 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 individualsPlan and coordinate quarterly area wide activitiesPlan and implement monthly recreation nightRecognize individuals birthdaysCoordinate with Special OlympicsCreate opportunities for people to increase quality of life by networking with the community to provide free or low cost activities.Maintain activity calendarKeeps within budget restraintsTransport individualsSupport the individual's choicesProvide a clean, healthy, and safe environmentSupervise individuals according to the Supervision GuidelinesFollow Behavioral PlansAssist and supervise individuals with taking the appropriate medicationComplete necessary administrative tasks within established time framesComplete all documentation required by Chrysalis and the StateMaintain communication with Managers regarding the individual's needsOther duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements     

Pass a criminal background checkMinimum of least 18 years oldMeet the Chrysalis Driving Policy Standards

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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; uses 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 salvia, and other OPIM. Duties may vary for different houses.This position description is intended to provide some guidelines for job expectation and the employee's ability to perform the position described. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Chrysalis reserves its right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.