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Activity Instructor

Activity Instructor

QuestTampa, FL, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Overview :

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision :

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits :

Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily activity classes in assigned areas at facility to include guiding staff on assisting clients with activities, instructing staff on responsibilities within activity and ensuring activities occur as developed
  • Assist QTC Activity Coordinator in planning meaningful day activities for assigned facility including completion of activity plans and resource acquisition
  • Ensure documentation of individual's participation within activities to capture progress towards goals outlined in SP
  • Maintain a presentable, clean, and safe classroom environment always
  • Assist QTC Activity Coordinator with completion of progress notes
  • Engage clients and staff in development process by collecting feedback towards quality of activities
  • Ensure established curriculums are followed within classroom settings
  • Facilitate community inclusion trips as assigned by QTC Activity Coordinator
  • Ensure monthly calendar of activities is followed as scheduled
  • Organize and maintain supplies utilized for activities. Keep an inventory of needed items and ensure that they are present prior to any scheduled activity. Ensure that any items purchased are within the monthly activities budget
  • Monitor and assist with consumers as needed, following all applicable procedures as outlined ensuring safety protocols are followed
  • Complete incident report paperwork, investigations, and follow-up as needed.
  • Follow all Quest policies and procedures
  • Meet all training / meeting obligations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

  • High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required
  • 2 years' experience working in a facility providing daily activity-based programming for adults with developmental disabilities required
  • Florida Driver's License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
  • Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
  • Basic computer skills
  • Communicate effectively; verbally and written
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, possess time management skills, and delegate responsibilities
  • Display enthusiasm and energy in teaching assigned activity area
  • Perform physical responsibilities in relation to client care (i.e., check and change, Safety Care, etc.)
  • Showcase creativity and knowledge in assigned specialized activity area
  • Facilitate effective and respectful conflict resolution
  • Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran's status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

    Additional Benefits Information

  • Stay healthy with enhanced coverage - medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
  • Full smile & clear vision - dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
  • Security for you and your family - company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
  • Short-term coverage when you need it - short-term disability for life's unexpected moments
  • Invest in your future - 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
  • Extra protection, your choice - voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
  • Save smarter - flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
  • Support for life's challenges - confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
  • Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career
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