Activity Coordinator

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay

• Work/Life Balance

• Flexible Schedules

• Cell Phone Discount Plans

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree such as art, dance, music or physical education is desired.

• A current, valid driver's license is required.

• Related experience is desired.

• Knowledge of the principle of physical education, recreation, and leisure activities and their therapeutic value, as it relates to intellectually developmentally disabled individuals.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the facility.

• Ability to maintain all required documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain a positive work relationship with staff and individuals.

• Ability to lift and transfer individuals, utilizing prescribed techniques usually exceeding fifty (50) pounds.

• Ability to develop and carry-out activities with creativity and initiative.

• Ability to organize and direct team and individual competition.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, as it relates to recreational and leisure activities