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JFS Altius Farms · 3 months ago

Activities Specialist - Arts & Community Exploration Day Program - On Call

Tamarac, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $23/hr

JFS Altius Farms is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need. They are seeking an On-Call Activities Specialist responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in education, recreational, and volunteer activities, ensuring a person-centered focus.

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Responsibilities

Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE program with a person-centered focus

Monitor the success of outcomes attained and document progress daily

Responsible for leading activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and the topic of the day during facility-based services

Facilitate 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

Qualification

DisabilitiesCPR certificationFirst aid certificationDefensive drivingDriving recordPhysical agilityTeamwork

Required

High School or GED

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

Able to lift up to 40 pounds to perform necessary tasks, such as assisting clients when necessary, carrying supplies and equipment, moving light equipment, etc. (Agility test required)

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

Preferred

It is helpful to have CPR, first aid, various safety skills, and/or defensive driving

Company

JFS Altius Farms

Altius Farms is a Denver-based greenhouse farm that uses patented, vertical growing technology to produce high-quality leafy greens and herbs, year round.

Founded in 2015