Recreation Support Professional

• 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Recreation Support Professional for our Recreation Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

• New hourly rate 
• Overtime availability
• 8 paid holidays each year
• Double time pay for holiday hours worked
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after hire date and pet benefits.
• 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• On the job training
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

What matters to us:

• Must have High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Currently possess or able to complete first aid & CPR certification (training provided)
• Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals

Essential Functions:

• Assists with recreational activities, parties, and special events in the community
• Assists with the coordination of all travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, and activities
• Travels with individuals and staff on vacation as needed
• Acts as community liaison to develop and implement volunteer, employment, learning, and recreational opportunities for individuals.
• Communicates well with others including staff and our individuals
• Support our individuals direct care needs including, but not limited to: getting dressed, assisting with baths and showering, toileting and hygiene needs, feeding, assist with walking and/or wheelchair mobility, and frequently lift and/or move 50-75lbs; while assisting a person with movement or direct care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Other important information:

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person