Activity Specialist jobs in Dayton, OH
Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Mobile Activity Specialist
- Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley
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Dayton, OH
FULL_TIME
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The Mobile Activity Specialist works to support adults with developmental disabilities in making a positive difference in their lives while being in the community by:
- assisting with daily living skills
- teaching skills and modeling behavior to improve independence and responsible behavior.
- implementing activities that are functional, person centered, community inclusive and age appropriate.
- actively working with a diverse population of individuals with varying levels of skills and needs
- assuring individuals receiving services are the focus of each day’s activities.
- assisting individuals in development of skills that lead to greater independence, community membership, relationship-building, self-direction, and self-advocacy.
- assuring individuals have opportunities of community integration throughout the day.
2. Develop a monthly calendar with individuals’ choice of community outings and volunteer opportunities.
3. Maintain a ratio of 1 staff and up to 4 participants while in the community.
4. Provide individual instruction and skill development in the areas of personal care, making meaningful choices about daily activities while in the community.
5. Develop and maintain on-going communication with Supervisor as needed regarding participants' services, interests, and progress.
6. Promote positive relationships between the Mobile Adult Day Services and community agencies and resources that relate to the program.
7. Intervene therapeutically during crisis situations as needed.
8. Assist with personal care including transferring persons as needed.
9. Assist in transportation, restroom, and lunch transitions, as needed.
10. Provide direct training of persons served utilizing skills such as gentle teaching methods.
11. Drive agency van to pick up and return program participants as well driving throughout the day in the community. Safely operate wheelchair lift on agency van.
12. Assist new participants in adjusting to Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services, along with assessing their abilities and choice for services.
13. May be required to provide and/or arrange transportation as needed, i.e., utilize own vehicle, local transit.
14. Maintain and update required program documentation.
15. Participate as a member of the ISP team as required and prepare/complete assigned paperwork timely.
16. Attend staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as assigned.
17. Always maintain a clean and safe environment and vehicle.
18. Hours may need to be flexible based on the program requirements.
19. Other duties as assigned.
20. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
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High School or General Education Degree (GED).
One year experience in Human Services field preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
1. Use of discretion and independent judgment in oversight responsibilities and the delivery of services required.
2. Ability to provide therapeutic interventions during crisis situations and to effectively communicate with both verbal and non-verbal individuals.
3. Ability to encourage and enhance involvement with guardians, families, significant others, community and other service providers.
4. Ability to communicate effectively.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
2. Ability to speak effectively with participants, caregivers and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY:
1. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
2. Ability to deal with daily operational challenges with a calm demeanor.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - Just Posted
Activity Aide
- Encore Senior Living
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Centerville, OH
FULL_TIME
- Where Lives & Careers Flourish! Make a real difference in someone’s life . . . starting with yours! At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional developme...
- 17 Days Ago
Activity Assistant
- Cypress Pointe Health Campus
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Englewood, OH
OTHER
- JOIN TEAM TRILOGY Our Activity Assistants love Trilogy for the stability, meaningful work, and great team. If you’re looking for a fun and fulfilling job, Trilogy is where you belong! We’re glad you’r...
- 18 Days Ago
Activity Assistant
- Crown Healthcare Group
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New Lebanon, OH
FULL_TIME
- New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a highly rated rehabilitation center with an established reputation for excellence. EXCELLENT CARE is Our Specialty. Excellence is central to everyt...
- 22 Days Ago
Activity Aide
- Cedarview Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Lebanon, OH
FULL_TIME
- Cedarview Rehabilitation & Nursing is seeking an experienced full-time and part-time Activity Aide for our facility to perform activity functions as assigned; must be able to work a flexible schedule;...
- Just Posted
Activity Assistant
- Aventura Health Group
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Dayton, OH
FULL_TIME
- Do you enjoy working with the elderly population and bringing joy and happiness to their life? Do you enjoy enhancing the quality of care, if so this position would be perfect for you! Aventura at Car...
- 10 Days Ago
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Network Administration Specialist
- General Dynamics Information Technology
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- Network Administration Specialist Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Administration Specialist with GDIT...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Shipping Specialist
- Manpower
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Troy, OH
- Job Title: Shipping Specialist Department: Shipping Hours: M-F; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Pay Rate: $15.00 / hour Summary: To cr...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Service Specialist
- Rollins, Inc.
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Dayton, OH
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Event Specialist
- Kona Ice
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West Chester, OH
- Kona Ice of NE Cincinnati We are looking for motivated and charismatic drivers to join our local Krew. We're looking to ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Application Specialist - HammerHead
- The Toro Company
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Middletown, OH
- Typical Starting Pay: $80,000-$105,000, plus bonuses. What Can We Give You? Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
IT Support Specialist
- Logan A/c & Heat Services Inc
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Dayton, OH
- Technical Support and Operating Systems SpecialistLogan A/C & Heat Services57 reviews (https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Logan-...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Atlassian Subject Matter Expert (SME) II
- JJR Solutions
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Dayton, OH
- Job Type Full-time Description Are you a transformational leader who wants to make a difference for your client? Are you...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Merchandiser Specialist
- Acosta, Inc
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Greenville, OH
- Merchandiser Specialist General Information Company: PRE-US Location: GREENVILLE, Ohio, 45331 Ref #: 40114 Function: Mer...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Dayton, Ohio
Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2017 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 140,371, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 803,416 residents. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 63rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, just north of Greater Cincinnati.
Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making t...
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Income Estimation for Activity Specialist jobs
$31,013 to $38,164
Dayton, Ohio area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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