Activity Aide I - Smyrna, United States - State of Delaware

State of Delaware

Verified Company

Smyrna, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today.

DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

Summary Statement:

The Activity Aide I plans, organizes, and conducts group and individual activities such as games, dances, arts and crafts, entertainers, community trips and socialization.

Work includes observing and recording client/patient progress, developing activity treatment/goal attainment plans for new clients/patients and maintaining program records.

AT staff also drives a 15-passenger bus and/or assumes responsibility for the care and safety of clients/patients on trips outside the facility.

An incumbent works with community groups and recreational facilities to schedule and coordinate activities.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Oversees and instructs clients/patients in a variety of activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming and exercise programs.
Plans and organizes trips and special events.
Observes and records progress, problems and/or incidents.
Conducts initial and ongoing client/patient assessments and interest surveys.
Develops, recommends, and implements approved activities treatment or goal attainment plan. Participate as a member of the treatment team.
Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and making mechanical adjustment to activity equipment. Requisitions needed supplies.
May drive van or school bus and/or assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients/clients on trips outside the facility.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Aide I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Knowledge of conducting group activities.
Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of narrative report writing.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire:

Pre-employment

Drug Testing:
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Benefits:

Selection Process:

Accommodations:

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.