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Recreation Specialist II (OIDD-Midlands)
Government Jobs, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29204
Recreation Specialist II
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking two Recreation Specialist II's who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. Under direct supervision, the Recreation Specialist II: Plans, implements and oversees recreational and leisure activities and/or programs to meet the needs, desires and abilities of residents. Ensures alternate programs and weekend schedules are identified for residents. This may include during hazardous weather, weekends, day and special circumstances. Ensures alternate programs are implemented within the residence of the consumers. Plans and coordinates on/off campus outings. Escorts or transports consumers to and from recreation areas both on-campus and off-campus. Requisitions and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment. Provides decorations for events. Provides direct hands on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building. May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers. These positions are located at Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs High school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field may be substituted for work experience. Knowledge of various types of recreational activities. Knowledge of how to plan, organize and oversee recreational activities. Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, techniques and methods. Ability to motivate and sustain the interest of residents. Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities. Ability to communicate effectively. About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability. EEO Statement: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking two Recreation Specialist II's who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. Under direct supervision, the Recreation Specialist II: Plans, implements and oversees recreational and leisure activities and/or programs to meet the needs, desires and abilities of residents. Ensures alternate programs and weekend schedules are identified for residents. This may include during hazardous weather, weekends, day and special circumstances. Ensures alternate programs are implemented within the residence of the consumers. Plans and coordinates on/off campus outings. Escorts or transports consumers to and from recreation areas both on-campus and off-campus. Requisitions and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment. Provides decorations for events. Provides direct hands on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques according to agency guidelines, rules and regulations. Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in the development of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments/trips. Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building. May be required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safety of consumers. These positions are located at Midlands Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is eligible for up to $3.50/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs High school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field may be substituted for work experience. Knowledge of various types of recreational activities. Knowledge of how to plan, organize and oversee recreational activities. Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, techniques and methods. Ability to motivate and sustain the interest of residents. Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities. Ability to communicate effectively. About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability. EEO Statement: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.