RECREATION SPECIALIST II

Job Responsibilities

About Coastal Regional Center

Coastal Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under direct supervision, this position may facilitate recreation programs for a regional center. Plans, implements andoversees recreational programs to meet the needs, desires and abilities of residents.

Plans and oversees special musicprograms; provides music for special recreation or religious activities. Instructs residents in methods, techniques and rulesof various recreational activities.

Escorts or transports residents to and from recreation areas. Requisitions and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment.

1. Plans, implements and oversees recreational and leisure activities and / or programs to meet the needs, desires and abilities of residents.

2. Ensures alternate programs and weekend schedules are identified for residents. This may include during hazardousweather, weekends, day and special circumstances.

Ensures alternate programs are implemented within the residence ofthe consumers.

3. Plans and coordinates on / off campus outings. Escorts or transports consumers to and from recreation areas both on-campus and off-campus.

4. Requisitions and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment. Provides decorations for events.

5. Provides direct hands-on individual care to all consumers as needed. Follows sound professional techniques accordingto agency guidelines, rules and regulations.

Participates in training and provides guidance to consumers in thedevelopment of activities of daily living skills. Monitors and transports consumers to and from programs, activities and off-campus appointments / trips.

Ensures the health and safety of each consumer while assigned to a residential building.Maybe required to stay over or work an additional shift to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to ensure the safetyof consumers.

This position is eligible for up to $3.50 / hour shift differential for applicable shifts!

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positionsthat includes :

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High School diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field maybe substituted for work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of various types of recreational activities. Knowledge of how to plan, organize and oversee recreational activities.

Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, techniques and methods. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinates.

Ability to motivate and sustain the interest of residents. Ability to instruct residents in various recreational activities.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency : The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement : DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

• Employment Contingency : Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings : medical screening - to include a drug screening;
• State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS List of Excluded Individuals / Entities screening;

SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.

We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and / or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization : If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment.

All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan : In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral : The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program.

You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions : Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.