ACE Adventure Specialist - Day Support Activities

ACE Adventure Specialist - Day Support Activities Good-2-Go Oregon - 3.9 Bend, OR Job Details Part-time $20 - $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Intellectual disabilities support Safe environment creation Passenger pickup and drop-off Interpersonal communication

Full Job Description Hiring Locations:

Bend, OR Type:

Part Time:

10-20 hours per week What is Good-2-Go? Good-2-Go is a local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) service that focuses on enabling independence in adults experiencing I/DD. We are a hands-off agency that believes in doing tasks with clients instead of doing tasks for clients. Our program has 3 mains goals: Enable healthy and independent life through (hands-off) in-home services Enable gainful and independent employment through our employment supports Enable friendships and community access through fun group activities. What is an Adventure Specialist? Adventure Specialists are employees of the ACE (Applied Community Experience) program tasked with ensuring events are fun and safe. They are responsible for providing direction for members, assisting in setup/transportation if needed, leading conversations with members, encouraging members to participate, and ensuring the safety of members. What does an Adventure Specialist do? Common activities include bowling, karaoke, hiking, crafting, fishing, and kayaking. Adventure Specialists help transport members, teach key skills, facilitate social interaction between members, and ensure that the event is running according to plan. A typical day varies based on the activity but generally includes: Ensuring clients arrive prepared with an understanding of the event Explaining the activity and providing instructions on how to participate Ensuring members are safe and following social norms Cuing members into appropriate conversation with other members Transporting the members to and from activities Encouraging members and making sure they are enjoying themselves What are the requirements to be an Adventure Specialist? Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a reliable vehicle that can transport members (mileage reimbursement provided) Must be able to pass a State Background and DMV check Must have a moderate level of physical fitness (examples: able to carry a kayak to the river and walk a few miles on trails) Must have strong communication skills and good boundaries

Schedule:

ACE events typically can take place from early morning to late night on most weekdays and occasional weekends. We are very flexible in which activities we assign you and always ensure we have a schedule that fits with yourlifestyle.

Note:

Transit is compensated and part of the scheduled hours when providing transportation to clients or going significantly outside of the Bend area (eg attending a Redmond event)

Compensation:

Starting Pay:

$20.00 - 21.00 / hr DOE Mileage reimbursement for client transport and extended commutes Paid Time Off Fund for auto repairs and maintenance

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program

Work Location:

In person