Provide program support to Recreation Program as assigned and needed.
Provides support with essential tasks to program activities.
Makes phone calls to consumers, vendors and other persons when needed.
When necessary, facilitate program activities as assigned by Coordinator.
Uses appropriate safety precautions when transporting consumers in
wheelchairs, including transferring.
Assist consumers with feeding needs and bathroom transfers.
Assist consumers with boarding and exiting para-transit bus.
Help to set up program area in the morning.
Provides supervision of consumers during program as needed.
Helps as needed to record all consumer attendance and activities
Contributes to production of program newsletter as appropriate.
Assists Coordinator in developing and conducting all program surveys.
Handles all assigned tasks related to program supplies.
Qualifications of Social Recreation Program Attendant include:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience with assisting persons with disabilities.
Physical ability to assist consumers’ personal care tasks: feeding, bathroom.
Able to handle wide range of tasks.
Highly motivated.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently
Reliable and dependable during program hours.
Positive attitude a must.
Bilingual a plus.
This position is grant funded and continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.