Recreation Group Leader (3698)

Position Overview
Recreation Group Leaders support multiple individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in site-based and/or community-based settings.

Primary Duties

• Integrate individuals into the community and actively participate in community-based activities.

• Provide adequate supervision for all individuals at all times while in the community.

• Support individuals with:

  • Behavior management

  • Personal development

  • Social skills

  • Communication

  • Physical development

  • Activities of daily living

• Create opportunities for recreational and enrichment activities such as:

  • Games

  • Sports

  • Arts and crafts

  • Swimming

  • Exercise

  • Music

• Provide personal care as needed, including:

  • Assistance with meals

  • Toileting support

  • Feeding assistance

• Organize and facilitate groups of up to at least five individuals.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

• Interact with others in a positive, professional, and respectful manner.

• Build relationships across all levels of the agency to enhance communication and collaboration.

Teamwork and Cooperation

• Collaborate effectively with team members and management to meet department and agency goals.

• Remain flexible and open to new or additional assignments.

Dependability

• Complete job responsibilities accurately and consistently.

• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through.

Communication

• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.

• Listen actively and use feedback to improve performance.

• Present information clearly in individual and group settings.

Planning and Organization

• Manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines.

• Adapt to changing priorities.

• Balance multiple tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Responsibility

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and professional standards.

• Conduct all business relationships in accordance with agency guidelines.

Attendance

• Arrive on time and adhere to assigned schedules and program routines.

• Meet agency attendance expectations.

• Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.

Initiative

• Demonstrate independence in thinking, planning, and problem solving.

• Take proactive steps to improve work performance and program quality.

Management

• Support and uphold agency policies and objectives.

• Lead by example through personal conduct and performance.

Data Collection

• Accurately collect and report data as required.

• Compile information and prepare reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least two years of direct experience working with adults with ID/DD.

• Successful completion and maintenance of the following trainings:

  • CPR and First Aid

  • Human Rights

  • Universal Precautions

  • Mandated Reporting

  • DPPC (Disabled Persons Protection Commission)

  • Fire Safety

  • Vehicle Safety

• Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.

• Willingness to authorize a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.

• Willingness to release information regarding any allegations or investigations from the following agencies:

  • DPPC

  • Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

  • Other applicable agencies