Community Recreation Coach
hace 5 días
Lancaster
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Flexible schedule Blue Livin' Supports provides Social & Adaptive Recreation and Community Integration Instruction for adults with developmental disabilities. All of our services are communitybased we do not operate a facility, and we do not provide inhome care. Our mission is to create meaningful social experiences through fun outings that build confidence, independence, and peer relationships. Learn more: Why This Role Is Different: This is not a traditional Direct Support Professional (DSP) role. There are: • No inhome supports, • No Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • No toileting, bathing, feeding, or housekeepingInstead, you will:, • Lead community outings (parks, movies, bowling, fitness, events, etc.), • Support social skills and communication in realworld settings, • Partner with participants to codevelop and organize activity schedules, • Help adults with developmental disabilities enjoy the community safely and confidentlyIf you enjoy being social, active, and out in the community, this is a great fit. Standard Hours: • Monday through Friday: 4:00 PM 8:00 PMSome Saturdays (planned in advance): Responsibilities: • Lead smallgroup community outings for adults with developmental disabilities, • Support participants in building social skills, communication, and community navigation, • Collaborate with participants to plan weekly activity schedules (e.g., choosing outings, times, and locations), • Supervise participants safely in public settings and during transportation, • Use company vehicles to transport participants to and from activities, • Model inclusive, respectful behavior in the community, • Communicate professionally with team members regarding participant needs and progressRequirements:, • 25 years of age or older (required for company vehicle insurance), • Valid drivers license, • Clean driving record and comfortable driving company vehicles, • Ability to supervise and engage small groups in public, • Reliable, punctual, and professional, • Positive, patient, and energetic personality, • Comfortable being active and out in the community, • Basic computer skills and own a smartphone, • Valid First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire), • Must pass employment screening, TB test, and health screeningPreferred (not required):, • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, • Experience in recreation, coaching, education, camps, ABA, DSP, or community programs, • Interest in psychology, social work, recreation, kinesiology, special education, or related fieldsWhy Youll Love Working Here:, • $19.00 per hour (competitive wages), • Paid training, • Meaningful work with no ADLs or inhome care, • All activities are communitybased and planned with participant input, • Lifestylefriendly hours: late afternoons/evenings and planned Saturdays, • Growth opportunities as Blue Livin expandsGreat Fit For:, • Paraeducators, classroom aides, and instructional assistants, • Recreation staff, coaches, and camp leaders, • People with DSP background who want recreation only, no ADLs, • College students or adults looking for meaningful parttime work