Recreation Group Leader (3698)

## Description
**Position Overview**
Recreation Group Leaders support multiple individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in site-based and/or community-based settings.
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### **Primary Duties**

• Integrate individuals into the community and actively participate in community-based activities.
• Provide adequate supervision for all individuals at all times while in the community.
• Support individuals with:
• Behavior management
• Personal development
• Social skills
• Communication
• Physical development
• Activities of daily living
• Create opportunities for recreational and enrichment activities such as:
• Games
• Sports
• Arts and crafts
• Swimming
• Exercise
• Music
• Provide personal care as needed, including:
• Assistance with meals
• Toileting support
• Feeding assistance
• Organize and facilitate groups of up to at least five individuals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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### **Required Skills and Responsibilities**
#### **Interpersonal Skills**

• Interact with others in a positive, professional, and respectful manner.
• Build relationships across all levels of the agency to enhance communication and collaboration.

#### **Teamwork and Cooperation**

• Collaborate effectively with team members and management to meet department and agency goals.
• Remain flexible and open to new or additional assignments.

#### **Dependability**

• Complete job responsibilities accurately and consistently.
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through.

#### **Communication**

• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Listen actively and use feedback to improve performance.
• Present information clearly in individual and group settings.

#### **Planning and Organization**

• Manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Balance multiple tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.

#### **Responsibility**

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Conduct all business relationships in accordance with agency guidelines.

#### **Attendance**

• Arrive on time and adhere to assigned schedules and program routines.
• Meet agency attendance expectations.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.

#### **Initiative**

• Demonstrate independence in thinking, planning, and problem solving.
• Take proactive steps to improve work performance and program quality.

#### **Management**

• Support and uphold agency policies and objectives.
• Lead by example through personal conduct and performance.

#### **Data Collection**

• Accurately collect and report data as required.
• Compile information and prepare reports in a timely manner.

## Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of direct experience working with adults with ID/DD.
• Successful completion and maintenance of the following trainings:
• CPR and First Aid
• Human Rights
• Universal Precautions
• Mandated Reporting
• DPPC (Disabled Persons Protection Commission)
• Fire Safety
• Vehicle Safety
• Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
• Willingness to authorize a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.
• Willingness to release information regarding any allegations or investigations from the following agencies:
• DPPC
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Other applicable agencies