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Adapted Advantage

Company Overview:Adapted Advantage is an Adult Day Program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We focus on community integration through recreational, choice, and interest-based activities. Our staff are committed to providing high-quality service for the individuals we serve and uphold professional standards in all interactions with guardians, state and county representatives, and coworkers.Position Overview:The Activity Specialist at Adapted Advantage is a full-time, entry-level role responsible for creating and facilitating daily experiences for the participants of our program. This position requires daily driving and hands-on involvement in our community-based opportunities that happen throughout Lake, Summit, and Cuyahoga Counties. Thorough, on-site, paid training will be provided to ensure our next Activity Specialist is prepared and successful. Enjoy a positive work culture, have fun at work, and learn what it means to truly love your job!Candidate Qualifications:<ul><li>Possess a positive attitude and outgoing personality.</li><li>Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.</li><li>Self-starter, creative, and able to take a proactive approach with redirecting participant behavior.</li><li>Ability to be assertive and authoritative while maintaining professionalism and compassion for the participants we serve.</li><li>Willingness to work with participants who have the potential to be physically aggressive, verbally aggressive, and sometimes self-injurious (training provided).</li></ul>Position Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to be physically active throughout the workday including (but not limited to) pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and walking.</li><li>Comfortable working within a laid-back environment with an ability to be versatile when plans change.</li><li>Ability to clear all Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) screening and background check with no disqualifying offenses.</li><li>Good Driving Record with less than 6 points.</li><li>Ability to pass a required drug test.</li><li>Ability to bend, kneel, and lift 50 pounds.</li></ul>Pay &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Starting pay: $18.00/hour</li><li>Pay increases to $20.00/hour after 60 days</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>First shift only</li><li>Benefits available after 90 Days</li><li>Benefits include: Paid Time-Off; Paid Holidays; Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance; 401k with an employer match</li></ul>***Please do not call regarding this position. We will begin reviewing candidates on March 9th, 2026. We will contact potential candidates after the initial review.***Job Type: Full-timePay: $20.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid orientation</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Activity Specialist

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