Job Summary–Therapeutic Recreation Lead-Adult Day Services (ADS). This position supports clients involved in MORA Adult Day Services. Responsible for the daily well-being, safety and needs of the clients he/she supports. regularly administers medications, serves as the in-charge staff in his/her assigned activity group and is responsible for implementing individual care plans and group activity plans as a Therapeutic Recreation Lead-Adult Day Services (ADS)
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.
An array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a unique therapeutic Summer Camp for Youth with Autism. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.
Pay Range: $18.75-$25.65 DOQ
$1500 Retention bonus for full time or $750 for part time paid out over one year.
Schedule: Monday-Friday; Day Shifts–no weekends
Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Recreation Lead-Adult Day Services (ADS):
- Facilitates group and individual activity involvement for clients enrolled in the program.
- Facilitates community outings for clients enrolled in the program.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, personal care, and behavior support needs.
- Ensures adequate supervision of clients.
- Contributes to the interdisciplinary team process -assists with developing and implementing care plans and Individual Abuse Prevention Plans (IAPP).
- Assumes in charge responsibilities for assigned activity group
- Assists with activity set up and clean up, maintenance, and housekeeping needs
- Completes both electronic and handwritten documentation of client involvement, progress toward goals and healthcare concerns and other necessary information accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Transports clients by minibus or minivan to and from the program location
- Assists clients while they are entering and exiting the vehicle. This may include securing wheelchairs.
- Operates program vehicles in a safe and efficient manner and complies with all traffic and safety regulations.
- Conducts pre/post trip inspections of the vehicles at the beginning and end of shift to ensure sound operating conditions (ex. Checking lights, tires, mirrors, fuel and oil levels, body damage, etc.)
- Immediately reports any delays, accidents, hazards, maintenance requirements, vehicle deficiencies or any other unusual occurrences to appropriate leadership staff.
- Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the program.
- Administers medications without errors (as requested)
- Demonstrates mastery of basic computer skills.
- Reads and follows company policies and procedures.
- Attends, completes, and maintains current mandatory training requirements.
- Works harmoniously with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned as a Therapeutic Recreation Lead-Adult Day Services (ADS).
Required Qualifications:
- Three years or more of experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
- Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status.
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MN Department of Transportation physical) upon employment.
- Must hold or be able to obtain CPR certification upon employment.
- successful completion of Medication Administration class, regularly passes medications using correct procedure without error
Desirable Qualifications:
- Proven leadership skills.
- Enrollment in or completion of a post secondary program is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated experience assisting individuals with personal care needs.
- Proficient in basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated experience administering medications and treatments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of person-centered care as it relates to leisure services
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and tracking client goals and objectives.
- Must pass Department of Human Services background check and maintain “qualified” status.
- Must not be excluded from working in government health programs by the Office of Inspector General
- Must be able to successfully complete company’s basic job skills assessments.
- If using own vehicle for company business, must have insurance as required by state law.
Benefits: Full time employees receive a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including:
- Medical insurance with company sponsored health reimbursement account and health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance; employee, spouse and children’s coverage options
- Long-term disability and short-term disability
- Flexible spending; medical and dependent care
- 403b retirement plans that match after 1 years of employment
- Paid time off up to three weeks annually which increases after the first year of employment
- Opportunity for usage of our private vacation property west of Duluth (McGregor, MN)
- Awards for outstanding employee performance and promotion opportunities
- Generous tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
- Many opportunities for advancement. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres promotes from within
Cherishing the big-hearted heritage of our beginnings, we actively advocate for equity and inclusion for the individuals we serve and for our employees. Healthy. Happy. Human. Join us. MORAcares.org/careers/
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.