Activity Specialist

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:

• Possess a positive attitude and outgoing personality.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
• Self-starter, creative, and able to take a proactive approach with redirecting participant behavior.
• Ability to be assertive and authoritative while maintaining professionalism and compassion for the participants we serve.
• Willingness to work with participants who have the potential to be physically aggressive, verbally aggressive, and sometimes self-injurious (training provided).

Position Requirements:

• Ability to be physically active throughout the workday including (but not limited to) pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and walking.
• Comfortable working within a laid-back environment with an ability to be versatile when plans change.
• Ability to clear all Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) screening and background check with no disqualifying offenses.
• Good Driving Record with less than 6 points.
• Ability to pass a required drug test.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift 50 pounds.

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay: $18.00/hour
• Pay increases to $20.00/hour after 60 days
• Weekly pay
• First shift only
• Benefits available after 90 Days
• Benefits include: Paid Time-Off; Paid Holidays; Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance; 401k with an employer match

***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-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person