ACTIVITY LEAD

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Schedules and coordinates activities for individuals, both in their home and in the community. Additionally, plans specific activities to support individuals in reaching their personal growth goals. Communicates and coordinates all issues/information related to these activities. Reviews progress data and reports on outcomes toward goal areas. Supports culturally competent recovery-based practices and person centered planning as a shared decision making process. QUALIFICATIONS EducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.CMH/DMH Training preferred. ExperienceOne year experience working with people with disabilities.Character of high moral standards as stated in licensing regulation.Three reference deemed acceptable to Spectrum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to successfully complete trainings required in position.Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear concise manner.Ability to interact with people in a positive and supportive manner and to provide leadership.Ability to work flexible hours, short notice and different work sites as needed.Ability to complete payroll bi-weekly, ensuring calculations and numbers are accurate.Life experiences with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including experience with behavioral health issues, is preferred. Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in their recovery process. Requirements:Eighteen years of age or older.Current unrestricted valid driver's license.Completion of the personnel hiring requirements specified in the Conditional Job Offer. RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop schedule for outings and activities based on individual's Person Centered Plan and interests.Problem solves and monitors individuals' outcomes.Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individual. This may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, moving wheelchairs.Support individuals in obtaining the goals (s)he have envisioned and outlined in their Person Centered Plan.Enhance individual participation and involvement in his/her community. This may include driving/transportation.Where assistance is requested/required, support individuals in making choices, advocate for him/her in areas of needs and wants.Assist individual in developing new relationships and supporting existing relationships.Interacts and communicates in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals.Creates environment and conducts activities in a manner that ensures health and safety of individuals.Develops and uses effective communication with each individual using a style suited to the individual.Trains and role models for team members.Facilitates shift and team working together to achieve goals.Communicate in a positive and productive manner at all times with co-workers, families/guardians and the public.Provide a positive role model for individuals, co-workers while in the community.Support co-workers and actively participates in team process, both in base program and other programs.Monitors home's environment and communicates safety needs.Provides complete, accurate and timely documentation.Performs tasks that contribute to the day to day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping.)Performs tasks in accordance with Spectrum Community Services Policies and Procedures and that of other regulatory bodies, (CMH, CARF, AFC Licensing Recipient Rights, etc.)Maintains home and vehicle in safe manner. Fixes or notifies someone, i.e., supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues.Provides transportation in a safe manner for consumer using agency vehicle. Operates vehicles and equipment in a safe manner at all times.Ensure that accurate documentation on activity and program areas is provided on a daily basis.Collect/collapse data to measure performance toward individual, program and agency goals.Meet regularly with Program Manager in order to ensure good communication and progress toward goals.Actively participates in SCS Quality Improvement Plans and Initiatives.Identifies areas for improvement and helps make the improvements happen.Actively participates in staff and team meetings and in all trainings (both required by position and voluntary).All other duties as assigned. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT It is the policy of Spectrum Human Services to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. It is a violation of our policy to discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, military, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, transgender status, height, weight or genetic information. Spectrum Human Services prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: I understand and agree to perform and to be held accountable for the above areas of responsibility. I understand that Spectrum Human Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. I, have a copy of this position description. I have read the position duties and responsibilities. I understand that a copy of this position description and acknowledgment will be kept in my personnel file. In consideration for my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Spectrum Human Services and my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or myself. I understand that no supervisor, administrator, or representative of Spectrum Human Services, other than the President of the Company, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. PI133053953

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