Activity Specialist Part-Time

  Position Summary: Responsible for assisting persons with developmental disabilities to participate in educational, recreational, and volunteer activities onsite and in the community.  Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE (Arts and Community Exploration) program. Manages a caseload of participants, assessing the needs and desires of the individuals to support person-centered programming. This is a part-time position working  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30-4:30. 

Applications will be accepted through June 30th, 2025 

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00  

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.  Tell us why this position is right for you! 

Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE program.
• Manage a caseload of participants, assessing the needs and desires of the individuals to support person-centered programming.
•  Assess the needs and desires of the individuals, advocate, and assist the Lead Activities Specialist and participants in developing service and support plans to ensure person-centered outcomes. 
• Monitor the success of outcomes attained and document progress daily. 
• Responsible for planning and leading activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and the topic of the day during facility-based services. 
• Develop and/or research appropriate small group community activities incorporating arts, cultural, recreational, and collaborative opportunities.
• Assist with the organization of the office and activity space during and after activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community. Founded over 150 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. 

JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.  

 JFS offers competitive pay, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. 

JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

  Education: 

• High School or GED

Experience:

• Some experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in education, arts, and/or recreation settings.    

Other:

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds to perform necessary tasks, such as assisting clients when necessary, carrying supplies and equipment, moving light furniture, etc. 
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, and perform push/pull motions to perform necessary tasks, such as moving light supplies and equipment, picking up materials, etc.
• Able to grasp or hold items to perform necessary tasks, such as handling materials and supplies, moving items, etc. 
• Must be able to work in a team setting. 
• Must have a good driving record. 
• Must maintain automobile insurance.
• It is helpful to have CPR, first aid, various safety skills, and/or defensive driving.