PART - Activities Coordinator

HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  Activities          Program:    Safe Place Broward

                        Coordinator                              Reports to: Program Manager

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

The position is responsible for developing a program which engages clients in recreational, educational and cultural activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the mission, values and vision of Hibiscus Children’s Center

Provide a month by month schedule of structured activities and communicate with administration and staff

Provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure activities based on group and individual interests and needs

Responsible for communicating and budgeting  weekend activities for assessment homes and reconciling all receipts

Responsible for involvement of residents in community activities and services, including cultural, recreational, and extracurricular activities to ensure that all children are a part of community activities.  Serves a liaison with community representatives to promote the mission and vision of Hibiscus Children’s Center

Market the Activity Program to clients and staff to achieve the greatest level of participation

Arrange transportation scheduling for the Activity Program

Work closely with the Group Home Parents and Mental Health Tech Shift Supervisors to ensure evening and weekend events are fully covered, implemented and completed

Serve as a spokesperson for Hibiscus Children’s Center to create a optimum Activity Program by engaging a wide range of support from the community

Other duties as assigned

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive.  Hibiscus Childrens Center reserve the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Services, Education, or related field preferred.

Two (2) years work experience with special needs children

Certification in CPR, First Aid

Proficient in behavior management, educational strategies, child development, and interventions

Meets requirements to operate agency vehicles, including valid Florida Driver’s License

Meets all staff requirements specified in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 65C-14 and all contractual obligations

SKILLS

Proficient computer skills

Good Interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with conflict

Excellent communications skills; verbal, public and written

Strong organization skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   (N=needed P=preferred)

Sitting N  Standing N  Walking N  Lifting N  Carrying N  Kneeling N  Pushing/Pulling N  Bending/Stooping N  Climbing n/a  Reaching N  Crawling/Crouching n/a  Repetitive Motions P  Transporting P   Other (describe