Activity Coordinator (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the Activity Coordinator (AC) position is to ensure the safety of and provision of quality active treatment for the people residing in their assigned home. The role is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing activities that support the residents’ formal and informal goals throughout the day to support continuous active treatment. The role serves as a member of the home management team for the home to which they are assigned and is responsible for providing input and following through if changes need to occur under the guidance of the Health Care Supervisor (HCS). In the absence of the HCS or the Shift Supervisor (SS), the Activity Coordinator provides direct administrative supervision of Health Care Technician I (HCT I) positions present at that time. The Activity Coordinator is directly supervised by the home’s HCS.

Requirements

• High school diploma and equivalent of two years’ experience providing direct services to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in health care or related area.
• 1 year of experience providing individual program services to clients with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of residents
• Provide quality active treatment
• Plan, implement, and oversee activities that support the residents’ formal and informal goals
• Provide input and follow through if changes need to occur under the guidance of the Health Care Supervisor (HCS)
• Provide direct administrative supervision of Health Care Technician I (HCT I) positions in the absence of the HCS or the Shift Supervisor (SS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED