If you are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career where each day brings the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, this is the position you have been looking for.

Who we are:

The League for People with Disabilities is a multi-faceted organization that allows youth and adults to gain independence, increase self-sufficiency, and lead fulfilling lives. Together, we can facilitate learning, foster growth, and build a community to achieve personal and professional goals. The League offers careers for people who enjoy supporting others so that they may flourish and lead a full and abundant life. Winner of the James W Rouse Excellence in Diversity award in 2021 and named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun in 2022.

League Programs:

• Adult Medical Day
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day
• The Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement (SCALE) Program
• Meaningful Day
• Personal Supports
• Employment Services
• Independent Living
• Youth Autism Services
• Behavior Support Services
• Community Services
• League Industries
• Wellness Center
• Camp Greentop
• Respite Services
• Club 11111

Our Mission

The League for People with Disabilities is committed to offering individuals the opportunity to gain independence, increase self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life.

Our Core Values

• Accountability
• Independence
• Mutual Respect
• Participant Focus
• Quality

The Activity Assistant, under the supervision of the Manager, Therapeutic Recreation, is responsible for the implementation of all therapeutic/recreational programs as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of quality educational and recreational programming in these categories: fine and gross motor skills, cognition, community integration activities, life skills, and therapeutic recreation
• Conduct scheduled activities according to program schedule and protocol
• Assist in developing topics and activities based on the interests of the participants
• Participate actively in the supervision of Medical Day program participants
• Participate actively as part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers services to The League
• Assist participants in the therapeutic pool and on trips as required
• Assist in ensuring all activity areas and supplies are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Meet with recreation staff as needed to plan and coordinate activities
• Improve the quality of participants’ lives by working with them directly in the delivery of quality programming

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback to the Manager, Therapeutic Recreation, on assigned activities based on the participants’ enthusiasm and participation
• Participate in League meetings, in-services, and training as required
• Show dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
• Give appropriate notice for time off or illness.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator and/or Manager, Therapeutic Recreation
• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence, and Mutual Respect)
• Support the mission of The League by creating a supportive environment for participants and staff

Benefits

Full-time (35+ hours) and part-time (at least 30 hours) employees benefit from working as a team at The League for People with Disabilities.

• Generous Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Group Life
• Long-term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Staff learning opportunities
• Free access to our Wellness Center
• Free On-Site parking

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience working with people with disabilities and/or other special populations
• 1 year of experience in the recreation/activity field
• Ability to work well with others in a diverse population
• Effective verbal and oral communication
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Basic computer skills