Recreation

Brehm Mission:

To empower students with learning differences, to recognize and optimize their potential throughout their lives. By fostering a family environment where educational, social, emotional, health and well being of each student are addressed through a focused, holistic program. Through partnerships among students, administration, faculty, staff, parents, board, alumni, researchers and the professional community.

Recreation staff are support staff, they are hard-working, organized, reliable, willing to go the extra mile, ensure the safety and well being of our students. Support staff must have the ability and skills to develop a positive rapport with the students while having the ability to challenge behaviors when required. Support staff are often in the community actively participating in recreation activities with the students, therefore it is a requirement to act professionally while representing Brehm.

• Creating safe environment where students can work on deficits and practice new behaviors (often times off campus in the community)
• Develop a rapport with each student by being an active listener, provide support and assist the student(s)' reach their goals
• Develop & maintain an empathetic relationship with students
• Empower students to practice self-advocacy skills
• Assisting students with methods of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Encourage students to utilize the Communication Model
• Hold students accountable on the Residential Tier System
• Report and document behavioral incidents
• Utilize the internal Communication Log to document happenings on shift with appropriate communications
• Follow medical protocols, including supervising distribution of medications and completing medical incident reports
• Screen materials brought in by students
• Read and respond to emails daily while working
• Assist in managing conflict resolution
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met during travel in school vehicles
• Cooperate and participate with staff and students during shifts
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and Student Life Residential Staff
• Actively participate in assigned recreational activities
• Supervise students and activities
• Model communication skills, positive behavior (ie., no profanity, loud volume) and a professional manner (hygiene and dress)
• Participate in inservice trainings
• Maintain schedule of activities and discuss proposed changes with immediate supervisor
• Complete required administrative tasks such as time cards, purchase orders and vehicle check logs
• Ensure all receipts, keys, credit cards and money are turned in at the end of each shift
• Ensure company vehicles are kept neat and clean after each outing and report any vehicle issue to direct supervisor
• Support, uphold and enforce all school policies

• Leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexible skill set
• Ability to instruct, supervise, participate and motivate students
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy to the population and staff
• Strength and endurance to work occasional long weekend hours
• Ability to demonstrate patience and a therapeutic approach in all situations
• Time Management
• Reliability and consistency
• Organizational skills
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff both verbally and written
• Ability to pass the First Aid and CPR certification provided by Brehm
• Ability to provide transportation for students in school vehicles
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and protocols

• On campus activities( indoor and outdoor), local community outings and activities in neighboring cities & states (Paducah, Ky, Cape Girardeau, Mo, St. Louis, Mo.)
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