Lead Recreational Facilitator

Lead Recreational Facilitator

Join Compass Connections to lead recreational programs for children and youth in a supportive community setting.

English and Spanish.

High school diploma required;
Associate degree preferred.

First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention.

Three (3) years of progressive employment experience in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services. Experience providing recreational services.

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar at and away from the facility.
• Ensure needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational activities.
• Identify, recruit, and maintain commitment from community partners.
• Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities.
• Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
• Document each child’s progress for recreational activities in monthly and quarterly reports.
• Staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities as needed.
• Supervise all recreational facilitator staff to ensure local, state, and federal requirements are met.
• Use appropriate and positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
• Survey service population quarterly to determine level of satisfaction and ways to improve this service; implement appropriate suggestions.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
• Implement safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position.
• Frequently traverse from one location to another.
• Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

All employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination is required upon hire.

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)), Compass Connections provides equal employment opportunity and treats all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.