Outdoor Learning and Adaptive Recreation Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This is a direct care, hourly position responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing outdoor learning, adaptive physical education, 4-H programming, and Special Olympics opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The position promotes physical activity, independence, inclusion, and hands-on learning through school-based and community experiences while supporting individualized educational and personal goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a classroom and in a variety of community settings. Exposure to clients who may exhibit verbal and physically aggressive behavior. Risk to exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level can be moderate to loud. 

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Ability and willingness to manage emotional or physical emergencies that can arise.
• Ability to work on a team, sharing responsibilities with co-workers, accepting direction from supervisors, and contributing ideas.
• Ability to safely accompany individuals into the community.
• Ability and willingness to assist individuals with all aspects of toileting and hygiene skills.
• Ability to pass all required training, as specified by the program.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: 

Ed Tech III Certification Required

        Bachelors or Equivalent in related field 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    Certification through Maine Department of Education

    Direct Support Professional Certification – within six months

    No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - certified. 

    Fingerprinted for certification with the Department of Education

    Safety Care - within six months 

    CPR/First Aid - within six months 

    Applied Behavior Analysis Training within a year.