Activity Coordinator

Job Overview

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At Rise, Inc., we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life‑enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment.

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• Create, schedule, and provide skill‑building, life‑enrichment, and recreational/leisure activities for adults with disabilities in community and centre‑based programming.
• Provide transportation services for individuals in Rise buses/vans.
• Support the development of curriculum/resources of day services, including building a library for use across all Rise programs.
• Coordinate and create monthly/weekly calendars of activities.
• Maintain inventory of items needed for activities.
• Work closely with on‑site Rise Supervisor and Case Managers to ensure activities are person‑centred and align with program plans.
• Build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with community partners to develop volunteer opportunities for people in the community.
• Provide support to people using a person‑centred approach while modeling person‑centred practices.
• Lead with a service focus to set the example for others in focusing on providing excellent service for people served, their families, and all other people who support them.
• Provide direct support for the individuals in this program, including transferring and repositioning adults to/from wheelchairs with the use of equipment.

• The hours for this position are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Technology skills:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.).
• Case‑management – learn software system and become proficient.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn systems of AAC (adaptive communication) and assistive technology in areas of software, hardware and mobility.
• Current, valid driver’s license and a driving record that demonstrates safe, legal driving habits.
• Compliance with MN DHS Rule 11, Rise MVR background check, and other pre‑employment requirements.
• The team member frequently is required to twist, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, stand, sit and walk for up to eight hours per day. Able to lift and transfer people, with varying weights is an essential function of this role.

• Previous experience practicing person‑centred techniques with people with disabilities or other barriers.
• Degree in a human service field and one‑year experience working with adults with disabilities and/or brain injuries.

• Wage: $19.47 – $20.55 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• Daytime work hours (no evenings, weekends, or major holidays).
• A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care or who desire to work as an ASL interpreter.
• Medical insurance – single employee coverage less than $90/month.
• Dental insurance less than $17/month.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match.
• Rise‑sponsored Basic Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise‑sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aid, and more) to help you be successful in your role.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays and 48 hours of ESST time per year.
• Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF‑eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions or email us at hiring if you have any questions.

Rise values being a person‑centred organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people’s unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply.

Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.