Recreation Specialist-RSW

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of assigned students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.

Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the Safety of all students. Documents and reports on all Facility / Safety related issues.

Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.

Adheres to all PRH and CSD policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.

Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.

Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.

May conduct required Student Committee meetings within the Department.

May provide training to students on appropriate use of equipment, such as fitness equipment.

May participate in Center HEALS program.

May present Recreation Overview to new students during CPP.

Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.

Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and off center

Assists in the planning and formulation of student recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the safety aspects of each activity.

Coaches or supervises various sports activities.

May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).

Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (CDL required).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: Associates degree or one-year related experience working with youth.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard certification. A CDL bus driver’s license. Experience as a coach, arts & crafts, performing arts.

Knowledge: Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of DOH. Knowledge of various recreation/avocation activities. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Ability to motivate students. High energy level; enthusiastic.