Rec Aide Job Canton area,Mississippi USA,Social Work

Basic Function

Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementation, monitoring and evaluating the Recreation/Activity Program in accordance with current existing Federal, State, local and facility regulations, codes, standards and policies to ensure that the individual emotional, recreational and social needs of residents are addressed.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions

Assessment of all residents to determine interests and needs related to recreational and leisure activities.

Development of a daily in-house and community recreational/activity program that addresses these individualized assessed interests and ensure participation by every individual to the extent of their abilities.

Ensuring that the maximum number of residents are involved in community resources, activities and events on a daily basis to the fullest extent possible with available transportation.

Developing, implementing and monitoring written program plans for individuals when deemed priority by the Interdisciplinary Teams that meet regulatory and facility guidelines

Maintaining participation records/data of each individual served.

Participating in the Interdisciplinary Team process.

Purchasing, inventorying and cataloging sufficient recreational equipment, supplies and materials to address individualized assessed preferences [within budget constraints] and maintain accountability of the inventory.

Training staff responsible for implementing recreational programs and activities.

Monitoring the recreational programs and assisting when needed to ensure that the programs are implemented per the initiation date.

Marginal Functions

Perform clerical functions, such as completing forms, reports, etc., as required.

Assist with orientation of new employees in relation to recreation services.

Participate in professional organizations, associations, activities and programs related to the position.

Create and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, calm, personal interest and a positive attitude and treats everyone one with dignity and respect.

Maintain a professional image in appearance and in the office/work environment.

Exposure Risk

Is at medium risk of exposure to blood and body fluids when actively performing job duties.

Supervision Received

Supervised by the Program Service Director.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises other staff when implementing recreational activities under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Department and Volunteers helping with activities.

Qualifications Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.

Experience

An aptitude for music of all types, art, crafts, adult sports activities and other leisure activities, is preferred.

General

Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License to drive all vehicles used in the facility’s recreation program, i.e., vans, buses, etc.

Working Conditions

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently throughout the workday.

Subject to frequent interruptions.

Attends ongoing educational experiences pertaining to the position and/or required for licensure/certification of the professional degree to keep current with trends in the field.

May be subject to infectious diseases, waste, conditions, etc., including the potential exposure to AIDS and HEPATITIS B viruses.

Works beyond normal 8-5 working hours, weekends, holidays, other positions and various shifts.

Subject to falls, cuts, bruises, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the working day.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.

Generally will work in an air-conditioned, heated and ventilated building and may work outdoors.

Specific Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

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