Recreation Activities Specialist

Description

• Develops, organizes, and implements structured programs such as art, music, sports, games, fitness, and educational workshops that align with residents’ interests and treatment goals.
• Plans and facilitates out of school weekday programming (summer, breaks)
• Encourages resident participation, promotes teamwork and cooperation, and models positive social interactions consistent with program expectations.
• Develops and maintains the monthly activity calendar and manages supplies and materials for all scheduled activities.
• Supervise activities to maintain resident and staff safety; tailors programs to accommodate individual abilities and restrictions.
• Partners with program staff, case managers, teachers, volunteers, and community agencies to enhance programming and facilitate special events, workshops, and community outreach projects.
   
• Inventories, organizes, and maintains equipment and supplies related to activities. Ensures proper care and cleanliness of all recreational areas and materials.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services training, and program planning sessions
• Promotes a positive work environment through professional conduct, teamwork and a helpful, positive attitude to all co-workers and customers
• Efficient time management and prioritization of work
• Performs other duties and accomplishes other goals as directed

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education in Recreational Therapy, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis or a closely related field with at least two (2) years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting is required.
• A Michigan drivers license with a clean driving record and current auto-insurance
• Experience working with cognitively impaired, emotionally impaired, and/ or physically impaired or otherwise developmentally disabled youth in a special education or residential treatment service setting 
• Experience working with children who have experienced significant trauma, loss and separation 

• Schedule: Part-time, 20 - 24 hours per week
• Shift: Morning and Afternoon hours, 4 - 5 hour shifts
• Travel: Occasional travel for activities and planning
• Weekends: Occasional for activity events
• On-call: None
• On-site: Working on-site in Livonia and travel locally for activities and shopping
• Pay rate: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour, based off experience & educational background

• Dedicated and supportive team
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• DailyPay option for on-demand pay
• Wellspring SupportLinc, an employee assistance program