Social Recreation Services Coordinator LEO20260319

Social Recreation Services Coordinator

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location: Santa Maria / Full-time: Hybrid / Monday - Friday / Must be available on Weekends / Hours: Varies with some flexibility / Starting Rate: $22.00/hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Social Recreation Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating community-based social and recreational activities for individuals served through Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Development & Coordination:

Identify, develop, and schedule social and recreational activities aligned with participant interests and Person Centered Plans (PCPs).

Research and secure community-based opportunities (e.g., events, classes, outings, partnerships).

Coordinate logistics including transportation, reservations, accessibility needs, and staffing.

Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and appropriate for varying abilities.

Coordinate and facilitate the 90 day Person Centered Plan meeting.

Participant & Family Communication:

Communicate program offerings, schedules, and updates to participants, families, and care providers.

Serve as a point of contact for questions, concerns, and feedback.

Support enrollment, attendance tracking, and documentation requirements.

Maintain positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Program Facilitation & Support:

Attend and actively participate in scheduled activities, including evenings and weekends.

Provide direct support to participants as needed to ensure safety, engagement, and inclusion.

Monitor participant well-being and respond appropriately to behavioral or medical needs.

Staff Coordination & Oversight:

Schedule and coordinate support staff for activities and events, as needed and with approval from Program Manager.

Provide direction and oversight to staff during events when assigned.

Support onboarding and training of temporary or part-time staff.

Ensure appropriate staff-to-participant ratios are maintained.

Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain accurate records related to participation, incidents, and program outcomes.

Ensure compliance with TCRC requirements, Title 17 regulations, and organizational policies.

Support reporting needs for billing, audits, and program evaluation.

Safety & Risk Management:

Conduct basic safety checks of activity environments.

Ensure implementation of safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Report incidents, injuries, or concerns in accordance with policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not provide direct supervision; however, this position assigns and directs the daily duties of staff supporting Social Recreation Services.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience: Minimum High School Diploma or GED. An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Human Services, Psychology, or related field preferred. Minimum 1-3 years experience in social services, recreational programs, or working with individuals with disabilities. Experience coordinating events or community-based programs preferred.

Communication skills:   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents or governmental regulations in English.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals using concise and grammatically correct English. Ability to respond effectively to most sensitive inquiries or complaints and can speak clearly in positive or negative situations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Individuals served and other employees.  Ability to lead a meeting.

Interpersonal skills:  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Individuals served, coworkers and management. Establish rapport and gain the trust of others.  Interact diplomatically with the public.  Foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment. Ability to mediate between contending parties or groups. Ability to work as part of a team or collaborate with coworkers.

Analytical skills: Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practices or procedures in order to define a problem or objective; identify relevant concerns or factors; identify patterns, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions; and recognize alternatives and their implications.

Self-management skills: Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner. Take action when answers to a problem are not readily apparent in confusing circumstances.  

Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of issues during the workday. Ability to think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate actions. Make appropriate job decisions following VTC policies and past precedents.

Computer skills:   Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher & PowerPoint. 

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Maintain First Aid, CPR and CPI Certifications.  Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable record. 

Other skills and abilities:   Must meet and maintain Community Care Licensing criminal history criteria.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with an insurable record.

Must meet and maintain Community Care Licensing criminal history criteria.

Maintain First Aid, CPR, and CPI Certifications (training available).

Benefits

Paid holiday, vacation, and family leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401-K

Telemedicine

Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

VTC Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.