Enrichment and Recreation Specialist

The Enrichment and Recreation Specialist will ensure high-quality service delivery that promotes person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building, advocacy and well-being for people served and their families. This role delivers both Community Habilitation and Respite services under the HCBS Waiver.

Role Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Higher educational degree preferred
• 1+ years’ experience preferred in community habilitation, respite services or related fields, with a strong understanding of the needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekend and evenings
• Must have use of their own vehicle and carry at least the minimum required car insurance per agency policy.
• Valid NYSDL

Role Responsibilities:

• Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance including but not limited to cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and community participation assistance for individuals supported by People's Arc of Suffolk.
• Assists people supported to be as independent as possible and fully participation in program activities.
• Transports participants to activities within Suffolk County.
• Adheres to the person’s safeguards which may include assistance with monitoring mealtimes, ensuring community safety, lifting and/or transferring and other personal care assistance as needed.
• Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
• Provides assistance and oversight throughout the program working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via eVero.
• Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon person-centeredness and the needs of the program site.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility.
• Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
• Received and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.