Recreation Specialist

Description

Our values guide everything we do: 

Under the direct supervision of BMH Program Services Manager, the Recreation Specialist is an integral member of the Bert Muller Home team within a 24/7/365 Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

• →Plan and implement meaningful recreation and leisure activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of BMH residents.
• →Develop activity plans and provide staff with information needed to support scheduled activities.
• →Create and maintain a monthly activity calendar.
• →Ensure residents have opportunities to participate in community outings, including quarterly outings as appropriate.
• →Plan and coordinate on-campus and off-campus activities, including transportation, staffing ratios, funding, and necessary documentation.
• →Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, recreation meetings, annual meetings, and other resident planning meetings.
• →Prepare recreation and leisure progress reports, assessments, recommendations, and annual summaries.
• →Conduct assigned annual recreational and safety assessments.
• →Develop recommendations for annual habilitation plans, long-term goals, and service goals.
• →Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to lesson plans, resident goals, activities, and outcomes.
• →Prepare and present quarterly recreation information and updates.
• →Collaborate with Program Specialists, Shift Supervisors, Behavior staff, QDDPs, Nursing, Transportation, and other departments to coordinate recreational outings and special events.
• →Coordinate additional vehicle usage with the Transportation Department as needed.
• →Facilitate monthly Resident Council meetings.
• →Plan and organize special events such as field days, bingo, arts and crafts, holiday celebrations, birthdays, seasonal activities, and other recreational opportunities.
• →Research recreational and community opportunities available to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• →Maintain knowledge of applicable Parc policies, procedures, and ICF/IID requirements.
• →Maintain a professional and supportive approach when interacting with residents, families, guardians, coworkers, and community partners.
• →Provide direct care and supervision of residents as needed.
• →Attend required trainings and in-service sessions and demonstrate required competencies.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Requirements

• →High school diploma or equivalent required.
• →Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• →Previous experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• →Experience developing or coordinating recreational, leisure, or community-based activities is preferred.
• →Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required.

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Level II background screening required
• Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse participation required
  • Learn  more: Florida  Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

If you are creative, compassionate, organized, and passionate about helping individuals experience meaningful activities and greater independence, we encourage you to apply.

At Parc Center for Disabilities, you’ll be part of a team working together every day to help the people we serve live with dignity, build independence, and experience life to the fullest. 

Parc Center for Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote individuals based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In alignment with our mission, we are fully committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact Human Resources at HR@parc-fl.org or (727) 345-9111. All requests are handled confidentially.

Parc is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a Level II background check, as required by Florida law for positions serving vulnerable individuals.