JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy is responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in special activities and trips for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Works with SPDD Administration, Unit Administrators, Residence Manager, etc. in establishing links with community based recreational facilities and with other providers of recreational activities and self-advocacy groups.  Also responsible for developing recreation and self-advocacy programs at Abbott House. 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes, and participates in special activities and trips for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Development of recreation and self-advocacy programs at Abbott House.  Attends treatment team meetings as it relates to an individual’s participation in recreation and/or self-advocacy activities.  Provides direct supervision of individuals and staff during recreation and/or self-advocacy activities and events.  In conjunction with the treatment team, assesses an individual’s ability to participate in recreation and/or self-advocacy activities and what level of supervision is required.  Ensures that the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals is always maintained and at the highest level.  Assures compliance with all OPWDD regulations.  Develops and maintains relationships with community entities who are providing recreation and/or self-advocacy opportunities for individuals.  Coordinates recreation and/or self-advocacy activities regarding staffing, supplies, transportation, expenses, and timecards.  Maintains regular and consistent contact with residential staff, families, and other professionals regarding any issues.  Participates in staff meetings as required.  Adheres to and monitors all regulatory requirements associated with recreation and/or self-advocacy activities.  All other duties as deemed appropriate by agency administration.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• Computer – The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs


• Office Equipment- The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.


• Communication - The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language


• Writing - The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.


• Lifting - The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.


• Push/Pull - The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.


• Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.


• Stooping -The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy may occasionally stoop.  This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.


• Kneeling -The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy may occasionally kneel.  This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).


• Crouching - The Coordinator of Recreation and Self-Advocacy may occasionally crouch.  This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.


• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers.  The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.