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Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Academic Req: Required – High school diploma; Preferred – Associate degree
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work experience: Required – Three (3) years of progressive employment experience in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services field. Experience providing recreational services.
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar both at and away from the facility.
3. Ensure that needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational activities.
4. Identify, recruit, and maintain commitment from community partners.
5. Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities.
6. Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
7. Ensure each child’s progress for recreational activities are clearly documented in monthly and quarterly reports.
8. As needed, staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities.
9. Supervise all recreational facilitator staff to ensure local, state, and federal requirements are met.
10. Use appropriate and positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
11. Survey service population quarterly to determine level of satisfaction and ways to improve this service, implements appropriate suggestions.
12. Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
13. Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
14. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
15. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff, in case of an emergency.
16. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
17. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Plan, schedule and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
2. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position.
3. Frequently traverse from one location to another.
4. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic
characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
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EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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