Job Description

Salary: $44,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time position Monday - Friday 10:30am - 6:30 pm during the school year and 9:00am - 5:00pm in the Summer.

Are you looking to boost your career in the field of Developmental Disabilities? Are you looking to join an agency that values the tremendous talent and impact that you have working with children who have special needs and their families? It’s time to join the team of professionals who love what they do, support each other, and make a difference in the lives of so many amazing people!

As an Activity Specialist, you play an essential role in helping amazing children and young adults live their best lives! You will be responsible for the development and conducting/leading of classroom activity schedules that includes all of the required components of the program, ensuring a safe, stimulating, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment!

What makes Arc Broward great?

• Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent opportunities for growth and development
• Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative
• Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
• Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!

But wait! There’s more! We offer paid training, and you’ll earn more than five (5) weeks of paid time off every year!

What does an Activity Specialist Do?

• Develop daily activity schedules and lesson plans for classrooms including fitness, nutrition, education, social-emotional learning, cultural art and enrichment activity, leisure/recreation activity, homework/supplemental activity, project based learning (summer), snacks/meal times, music therapy, and drowning prevention and water safety in summer months.
• Provide lessons, materials, information, training, and oversight to counselors to ensure that Team Leaders, Behavior Specialists and Counselors are well prepared to implement all activities.
• Effectively coordinate and participate in in-service training by orienting new team members, arranging for team members to attend training sessions and supporting on-going employee development; provide training and monitoring of curricula and other components to ensure consistency and accuracy of implementation; provide initial and ongoing training and support for counselors.

Required Qualification/Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience including working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and implementing activities and behavior plans
• Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management and ability to handle high volume multiple projects

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
• Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educate

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities