Direct Support Professional (Independent Contractor) Payrate $17.00/HR
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Participate in the implementation of quality educational and recreational programming in these categories: fine and gross motor skills, cognition, community integration activities, life skills, and therapeutic recreation.
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Conduct scheduled activities according to program schedule and protocol
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Assist in developing topics and activities based on the interests of the participants
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Participate actively in the supervision of Medical Day program participants
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Participate actively as part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers services to Client
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Assist participants in the therapeutic pool and on trips as required
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Assist in ensuring all activity areas and supplies are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
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Meet with recreation staff as needed to plan and coordinate activities
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Improve the quality of participants’ lives by working with them directly in the delivery of quality programming
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Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide feedback to the Manager, Therapeutic Recreation, on assigned activities based on the participants’ enthusiasm and participation
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Participate in Client meetings, in-services, and training as required
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Show dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
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Give appropriate notice for time off or illness.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator and/or Manager, Therapeutic Recreation
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Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The Client (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence, and Mutual Respect)
Support the mission of The Client by creating a supportive environment for participants and staff
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Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of two years of experience working with people with disabilities and/or other special populations
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Ability to work well with others in a diverse population
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Effective verbal and oral communication
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CPR/First Aid certification
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DDA Trainings (Preferred)
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Basic computer skills