Activity Aide II (#MDCB02)
Summary StatementA class incumbent is responsible for overseeing and participating in recreational and or leisure time activity programs for the mentally or physically ill and disabled, or developmentally disabled.
Nature and ScopeA class incumbent reports to a technical superior and is responsible for planning and implementing recreational programs for clients and patients. Incumbents oversee and instruct patients/clients in a variety of therapeutic activities such as games, music, athletics, painting, arts and crafts, exercise and swimming. Work involves planning organizing and coordinating trips and special events such as Special Olympics, carnivals, movies, musical concerts and holiday programs. Incumbents train, assign, review and monitor the work of lower level staff to ensure conformance with policies, procedures and program goals. An incumbent conducts client/patient assessments to determine interests and needs and participates in treatment team meetings. Incumbents have frequent contact with representatives from recreational organizations, community groups and civic organizations in order to coordinate activities to develop program proposals.
Essential FunctionsEssential 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.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA’s listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.
Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Aide II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
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