Activities Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Service Planning

Activities Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Service Planning Location:Cedar Lake Park Place/Sycamore Run

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD.

We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

• Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

The Activities Coordinator will have overall responsibility for the planning, implementation, assessment, and documentation of each individual's activity programs in individual or group settings, evening/weekend in-house activities and recreational community trips. They are responsible for the recreational activities provided by all staff but primarily the DSP staff. The Activities Coordinator functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

• The development, implementation, monitoring and recording of progress for each individual's recreation program plan with the goal of maximizing each individual's physical, emotional and social skills.
• Maintaining records and documenting within each individual's CFA the extent and level of each individual's participation in the activities program. Update each individuals' CFA throughout the year including each individual's goals, progress, and participation in recreational activities.
• Surveying the recreational interests of each individual on a periodic (at least annual) basis.
• Consultation with DSP Staff and individuals as appropriate for the development of appropriate in-house and leisure time activities and to instruct in the efficient, effective and proper use of all recreation equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Oversee and supervise the coordination, planning and scheduling of recreational outings, weekend activities, vacation outings, special events, first and second shift activities, etc. Assist with direct supervision of events as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget for the Recreation accounts and keep within budget guidelines.
• Attend in-services and IDT meetings as scheduled. Provide Recreation orientation to new staff members.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and individual meetings as scheduled.
• Drive vehicles, as necessary, to provide transportation for activities. Enforce and maintain safety during all activities, including swimming and weightlifting. Maintain compliance with all regulations.
• Creating monthly activities calendars and leading the scheduled group activities.
• Responsible for the proper documentation of participation and responses of offered activities.
• Responsible for summarizing monthly documentation of recreational goals and updating/adjusting supported individuals' goals as needed.
• Responsible for communicating with guardians/families of supported individuals on a regular basis…