RECREATION ASSISTANT - ADULT DAY SERVICES

RECREATION ASSISTANT

Part Time, hourly

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway's dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Recreation Assistant will lend support with recreational services to Adult Day Services.

Salary: $22.00-$24.20/hour

Shifts Available: Mon/Wed/Fri 3pm-7pm (12 hrs/week)

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support to the Recreation Therapist/Recreation Therapy Coordinator in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
• Assist the Recreation Therapist in annual evaluations of assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
• Assist the Recreation Therapist to complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed.
• Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator
• In partnership with the Recreation Therapist review all data for individual's recreational program. Making individual specific changes when necessary. Documentation required on a monthly basis.
• Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure.
• Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator.
• Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Therapy Coordinator.
• Assist with community-based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
• Assist to model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
• Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings

What You Need for the Role

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HS Diploma

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety guidelines

What You Must Be Able to Do

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Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

• Must be able to able to lift, bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques

Why You'll Love This Job

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off.

Here's How We Support You

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway.
• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.