Activity Center Instructor
Disability Resources, Inc., is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports a community designed to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities. We are located in the great state of Texas and are currently seeking a relationship builder and difference maker in our Activity Center Instructor
Disability Resources, Inc. provides industry-leading services to our residents such as; helping residents develop their life skills, providing required medical care, a variety of therapies, offering spiritual opportunities for growth, and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Our mission at Disability Resources, Inc., is to provide exceptional care and develop meaningful lives for intellectually challenged adults in a Christian environment. We are growing and adding positions to our team!
The Activity Center Instructor is responsible for the development and implementation of daily activities where each individual is urged to develop their skills and encouraged to fulfill their full potential. This role is also responsible for facility utilization within the day program, maintenance of the Activity Center and administration of out nutrition plan.
The job duties for the position of Activity Center Instructor are listed below.
Job Summary: The Activity Center Instructor assumes the following job duties…
- Oversee the incorporation of DRI’s mission statement in the Folks daily lives
- Know of and understand each Folks abilities, disabilities and interests in order to supervise and care for the Folk’s effectively
- Know and maintain strict adherence to all DRI policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate State and Federal standards
- Ensure all Activity Center equipment is maintained
- Consult with Vocational Lead in all aspects of Folk’s vocational activities in planning and implementation of all DRI jobs, job placement and supervision of folks as may be required
- Develop, implement, and maintain a Special Olympics program
- Develop, implement, and monitor daily activities to ensure daily participation of every Folk.
- Ensure that all activities protect the safety and health of the Folks.
- Oversee the lunch program to ensure that the menu is followed, meals are prepared properly, food properly stored, kitchen and dining area sanitary and Folks demonstrate acceptable behavior
- Oversight of volunteers to provide support in activities and sports, to improve Folk’s skills and interests
- Ensures Special Evenings Activities such as monthly worship and dances occur
- Aids in the Bell Pepper and Chime activities
- Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the DRI’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Ability to utilize computer software programs and spreadsheet to enter, record, analyze and report data
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to work as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
- Interacts effectively and respectfully with all DRI Folk’s, employees, volunteers, parents/guardians and others
- Projects a positive image of DRI to the families of Folk’s, volunteers, and the public
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises all activity center staff and residential staff when in Activities department. Acts on behalf of Director of Vocational Services during his/her absence. Supervises activities of Folk’s in their care
Qualifications
- Shall remain current in all required training. Shall maintain valid CPR certification
- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and meet DRI driving policy
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintain instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write, in English, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak the English language effectively.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have vision abilities of depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental and Working Conditions: You will work at multiple locations within the community campus. There may be times you attend off campus activities. You may be required to cover a specific shift and/or overtime as business needs see fit.
Physical and Mental Effort: Sitting, standing need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to fifty pounds. Frequent need to stoop, kneel, and reaching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize practical common sense and critical thinking is required.
Schedule: Your schedule is a Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. occasionally there may be times that you may be asked to stay past your normal shift or potentially come in on the weekend as business needs require.
For full time employees we offer a variety of benefits, vacation time, training and development opportunities, and love promoting from within. As you’re looking to expand and grow your career come grow with us as we help to guide your career path within our organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
