Recreation Specialist
US-PA-Homestead
Careers (External)
Req #: 44338
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Position: Recreational Specialist Rate Range: $25.60/hr up to $29.41/hr based upon education and related experience Schedule: Core working hours are Monday through Friday 9a to 5p, with some evenings and weekends as needed Location: Homestead area of Pittsburgh, PA Devereux/TCV Community Services is hiring for a Recreational Specialist starting in August within our brand-new STAIRS program set to open early this fall in Homestead, PA-join us in shaping innovative, community-based care! Position Summary: The Recreational Specialist in the STAIRS program works with youth ages 6-21 who have autism and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will design and implement recreational and social activities tailored to each individual's needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, including the Program Director, Residential Manager, Behavior Analysts, and other staff, you will provide support to youth with severe behavioral challenges and skill deficits. Your primary responsibility is to create therapeutic programs that foster socialization, skill development, and positive behavior in youth who have not responded to less restrictive treatment settings. You'll ensure all activities are safe, monitor youth progress, and document participation to inform treatment planning. As a Recreational Specialist, you'll contribute to enhancing the lives of youth with complex needs, providing meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive, therapeutic environment. Primary Responsibilities Include: * Project Management: Plan, implement, and oversee recreational activities and social programs, ensuring they meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards. * Resident Evaluation & Documentation: Assess residents' progress, update treatment goals, and document behavior and development in a timely, accurate manner. * Communication & Liaison: Serve as a communication link between residents, families, staff, and other stakeholders to support care coordination. * Crisis Management: Use Safe & Positive Approaches (S&PA) for crisis intervention when necessary. Being a Recreation Specialist at Devereux/TCV has its advantages! * Transform Lives: Help youth with autism and complex behavioral needs make meaningful progress. * Team-Based Care: Work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team. * Family Involvement: Empower families through training and active participation. * Growth Opportunity: Gain valuable experience in intensive behavioral treatment. * Educational Collaboration: Support skill-building across home, school, and community. Keywords: Residential Recreation Specialist, Developmental disabilities jobs, Youth residential treatment jobs, Activity planning for special populations Responsibilities: Company Overview Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of thousands of children, adults - and their families - every year. For more than a century, Devereux has been guided by a simple and enduring mission. Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; * Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. * Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. * Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. * Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * Minimum 3 years working directly with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders, providing recreational activities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, data collection/analysis platforms, strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. * State PA criminal, FBI, and PA child abuse clearances required. * Valid PA driver's license with three (3) year driving record required. * Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. #sponsored
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