General description of the role of a Summer Recreation Coordinator & Counselor would be as follows: Responsible for the planning, participating and supervising of a wide range of activities for intellectually challenged Adults over the summer. There are also responsibilities to plan for trips throughout the rest of the year.

1. Supervision

• Supervise participants and support activities in daily living.
• Delegate tasks to participants in a fair and equal manner.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management regarding performance on a formal and informal basis.
• Report to management participant related issues.
• Identify and promote to make improvements through interactive experiences.
• Promote, build and maintain a positive working environment.

1. Maintain positive and effective communication.

• Identify and apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques.
• Utilize different communication styles and skills necessary, with individuals, families, supervisors, agencies, co workers and community at large.

1. Ensure completion of necessary records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Residential Care & Licensing and the Department of Family Services & Housing requirements. Monitor and respond to completion when and where required, of the following.

• Communication logs/daily logs.
• Progress reports.
• Financial Records.
• Medical Information.
• Incident reporting for protection, abuse or neglect.
• Behavioral observations
• Person Centered Plans.
• Program to program correspondence

1. Safety

• Ensure that residence and staff participate in a safe environment.
• Respecting the environment while adhering to regulation standards, codes and policies.
  

1. Participate and respond to.

• Client files
• Daily logs
• MAR Sheets
• Incident Reports
• Other documentation as requested.

1. Ensure property and equipment is maintained and is in clean, safe working order.

• Report and attend to unsafe conditions

1. Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and participate in monthly fire drills.

• Ensure all individuals are familiar with the fire safety procedures and policies.

1. Ensure safe storage of Medications when required.

• Ensure safe storage of Medication and First Aid supplies (ERIC packs) during outings.
• Locate information on in house drugs and side effects.

1. Ensure adequate supervision in identified risk areas.

• Assess risk areas for individuals. (In conjunction with individuals support network)
• Provide supervision and support as required.

1. Ensure accurate administration of medication.

• Ensure medication administration records are accurately completed.
• Document and report all medication errors.

1. Ensure Nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide.

• Follow the Canada Food Guide and adapt to individual likes, preferences, choices and medical requirements, including for example, Pradar Willi, celiac, colostomy, allergies, diabetes, and cholesterol.

1. Recognize and respond to concerns of abuse or neglect.

• Follow reporting process for concerns of abuse of neglect, following the direction of the Vulnerable Persons Act.
• In conjunction with support network respond to the impact of abuse and neglect on the individual.

1. Be involved in the developing, implementing and monitoring of recreational program plans.

• Participate in the development of new services as needed.
• Participate in the use of formal and informal assessments as required.
• Assist management and staff in the planning process and follow through.
• Provide individuals with support in pre planning by providing a mechanism to gather information re: individual’s goals and desired outcomes.
• Communicate necessary information and maintain positive relationships with staff and participants from other agencies.

1. Encourage and assist each individual to participate in the daily activities and responsibilities of their personal lives

• Encourage and assist each individual to participate in daily living activities related to
  • Personal hygiene
  • Meal/nutrition preparation
• Provide accurate and complete information in order for individual to make informed choices.
• Provide emotional, spiritual life skills, sexuality and social support in a manner that respects and honors the individual’s privacy and dignity.

1. Play an active role in providing opportunities for relationships with families, neighbors and the community.

• Build individual’s skills on how to maintain relationships. I.e. correspondence, phone calls, planning and coordinating social activities.

1. Teach and assist individuals to develop positive social interactions.

• Assist individual’s skill level.
• Identify appropriate social settings then explore, create and monitor the opportunities for participants to play an active role in the community.
• Prepare individuals for social settings.
• Provide opportunities for individual to experience a variety of community options for social interaction.
• Teach appropriate skills for interaction.
• Provide informal mentoring and coaching.
• Provide repeated opportunities and options.

1. Monitor individual expenditures to ensure that financial plans are being followed.

• Follow internal cash counting procedures.
• Regularly compare expenditures to set budgets.

1. Ensure individuals are being assisted with the management of their personal funds for recreational and volunteer outings

• Work within the individuals financial limits, personal financial plan and bank account limits.
• Report mismanagement of funds.
• Ensure individuals plans are paid in a timely manner.

1. Manage participant funds and ensure recording of purchases and completion of financial reports.

• Follow policy, procedures and guidelines regarding finances.
• Provide receipts for everything.
• Utilize agency recording system.

1. Participate in meetings.

• Provide welcoming atmosphere.
• Encourage staff participation.
• Encourage and support implementation of team decisions.
• Provide resources to problem solve.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Identify a tasks and skills they can learn.
• Give and receive feedback and encouragement.

1. Ensure follow up of policy and procedures.

• Follow agency procedures for schedules, hours of work, breaks, and time sheets, including: shift changes, sick time, overtime, days off and vacation leave.

1. Ensure positive relationships with families, friends, professionals, business, community, advocates and the public at large.

• Help extend a warm welcome to visitors and hosts.
• Portray a positive image of individuals and agency.
• Speak professionally when answering the phone and in other interactions.
• Dress in a clean and appropriate manner.

1. Ensure confidentiality is maintained.

• Maintain and respect confidentiality in sharing information about individuals, co workers and organization at all times.