CLIENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of ICF/IID, the Activities Coordinator in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams develops, plans, and organizes recreation programs for individuals who are developmentally disabled in the communities we serve. The Activities Coordinator acts as the chairperson for the activities committee and any other subcommittees related to special events or activities developed for the individuals. Will assist HOH and any of its subsidiaries with activities including, but not limited to fundraisers and the equine program as requested.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Builds within the organization a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which the participants are able to identify a support system.

2. Plans, prepares, and leads group and one-on-one activities as assigned, independent of direct supervision. Such activities include, but are not limited to, Special Olympics, crafts, music, active games, team sports, cultural groups, hobby development, special events, sensory stimulation, cognitive groups, and discussion groups.

3. Assists in the planning, preparation, and leadership of special parties and holiday celebrations.

4. Maintains upkeep of all equipment and cleans up after events and programs.

5. In collaboration with other HOH staff sets up and helps escort clients to scheduled activities.

6. Plans, organizes, and supervises various community outings.

7. Encourages all clients to participate in activities.

8. Assists with administrative functions such as attendance records, providing input on client evaluation, progress, and attends staff meetings, IHP's, or IP's as requested.

9. Prepares, distributes, and posts monthly calendar of activities.

10. Collaborates with the Administrators, Program Coordinators, Nursing, QIDP's and direct care staff regarding therapeutic modifications for physically, cognitively, visually, and hearing impaired clients.

11. Greets new clients, gives them tours, introduces them to other clients, and helps integrate the new client into program as requested.

12. Assists with personal care needs as needed and/or assigned, i.e. grooming, toileting, meal service, transportation, or feeding, when necessary.

13. Assists with determining equipment/supply needs and participates in budget planning and purchasing of supplies.

14. In collaboration with Human Resources recruits, coordinates and provides orientation and ongoing training of volunteers for all activities and the equine program.

15. Encourages and participates in actions that promote good public relations with clients, their families and friends, visitors, all HOH staff and the communities served.

16. Collaborates with the Vocational program when scheduling events that may interfere with the client's work schedule.

17. Works as a liaison between staff and merchants to afford clients opportunities for community activities.

18. Assist teams in developing an activities plan/program for individuals with challenges such as, behavioral, medical, communication, etc. by expanding creative strategies to promote hobbies, interests and opportunities for positive experiences.

19. Practices excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

CORE VALUES:

Every employee at Home of Hope represents the organization's values internally and to the public. As such, all employees' actions and decisions are expected to be consistent with the organization's core values at all times. Home of Hope's Core Values are:

1. Client Centered Care:
We are committed to making all decisions and performing all actions with the well-being of our clients as our primary focus, and to always putting our clients' interests ahead of our own.

2. Accountability:
We take personal responsibility, as an organization and as individuals, for our actions, hold each other accountable, and expect to be held accountable at any point throughout the year for our decisions and actions.

3. Respect:
While keeping the focus on the needs of our clients, we also commit to demonstrating mutual respect in communication and actions so that a positive environment for everyone is maintained.

4. Excellence:
We are committed to using established best practices, to evaluating effectiveness of our efforts, and to demonstrating a willingness to change current practices at any point based on evidence that change is needed.

EDUCATION:

Must possess a high school diploma. Have an activity leader certificate in good standing is a plus or BA in recreation, psychology, gerontology or related field plus one year experience leading recreation programs (or equivalent combination of education/experience).

Must possess DDNA certificate in good standing or willing to obtain upon employment.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

1. One-year experience working with individuals with development disabilities in a residential or day program setting.

2. Stability, maturity, imagination, and flexibility in work.

3. An understanding of psychosocial problems and approaches in working with an aging population who have developmental disabilities.

4. Interest and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

5. Ability to lead a variety of one-on-one and group activities without direct supervision.

6. Ability to work with and assist with the training process for the volunteers.

7. Fluency in English required.

8. Certification in First Aid and CPR.

9. Computer literacy preferred and or ability to develop personal computer skills.

10. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

11. Excellent organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to reach, bend and walk

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to comprehend complex materials

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