Support Care Professional Team Lead (Recreation) Wiggins

Job Title Direct Support Professional Work Location Wiggins Community Homes, 509 Stapp St., Wiggins, MS 39577 Pay $31,744.97 Annually Schedule/Shifts Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday - Thursday 12:00pm - 8:30 P.M. Variations in the schedule as necessary to include nights and weekends. Responsibilities Assists in planning and directing a program of recreational activities. Selects necessary materials, equipment, scenery, or costumes for planned recreational activities. Assists in the in-service training of new workers and staff development as necessary. Also, assists in carrying out formal training programs and entering the data into the PPS system. Observes and reports on the results and progress of recreational activities to include participation and reactions. Assists in supervising volunteer workers, attendants, or helpers. Coaches, instructs and supervises games, teams, and athletic events. Assists in organizing and supervising indoor games, dances and parties. Works with special groups or individuals. Requisitions and cares for recreational equipment. Related or other duties as required or assigned. Works on floor with direct care staff. Experience/Educational Requirements Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma), 3-5+ years of experience. AND 1 year of Recreation Experience. Must be eligible to drive State of Mississippi vehicles. How To Apply Applicants may apply at South Mississippi Regional Center, Human Resources Department, 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560 before 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Applications are also available online at www.smrc.ms.gov and www.mspb.ms.gov. A standard high school Diploma, or transcript, from an accredited four-year high school, or a state issued G.E.D. equivalent transcript. For more information, call Human Resources at 228-868-2923. Benefits Free Health Insurance PERS Retirement Your contribution is 9%. SMRC matches 17.4%. Can retire after 30 years or vested (8yrs) and 60 Life Insurance Cancer Policies Disability Dental Vision State Health Insurance Deferred Compensation 18 paid personal leave days (12 hours monthly) 12 paid personal leave days (8 hours monthly) 10 paid legal holidays Semi monthly – Direct deposit