Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist Full Time

Are you looking to boost your career in the field of Developmental Disabilities? Are you looking to join an agency that values the tremendous talent and impact that you have working with children who have special needs and their families?

It’s time to join the team of professionals who love what they do, support each other, and make a difference in the lives of so many amazing people!

As an Activity Specialist , you play an essential role in the planning and provision of high-quality services for children with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities.

You will be responsible for developing activities and lessons using curriculum and components that support the growth and development of the children in areas such as social / emotional, self-help, language, interpersonal, fitness, safety, recreation, and cultural arts.

What makes Arc Broward great?

• Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
• Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovate
• Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
• Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!

But wait! There’s more! We offer paid training, and you’ll earn more than five (5) weeks of paid time off every year!

What does an Activity Specialist Do?

• Develop daily activity schedules and lesson plans for classrooms including fitness, nutrition, education, social-emotional learning, academics, cultural art and enrichment activity, leisure / recreation activity, snacks / mealtimes, and music therapy.
• Provide lessons, materials, information, training, and oversight to counselors to ensure that they are well prepared to implement all activities.
• Effectively coordinate and participate in in-service training by orienting new team members, arranging for team members to attend training sessions and supporting on-going employee development;

provide training and monitoring of curricula and other components to ensure consistency and accuracy of implementation; provide initial and ongoing training and support for counselors.

Required Qualification / Skills :

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2 years of experience including working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavior disorders and implementing activities and behavior plans.
• Valid FL driver’s license

Pay Rate : $20.56 / hour

Keywords : Special needs, developmental disabilities, Recreation Therapy, Activity Specialist

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities