B Distinguishing Features of the Work Supervises the recreational program in a smal1 state institution or study center or acts as assistant to a higher level recreational supervisor in a large institution. The size of the group limits the responsibility for equipment, the variety of interests and needs encountered and the number of progress reports required.
Responsibility exists for maintaining security measures to prevent escapes of patients or inmates.
An assignment may include full-time assistance to a higher level supervisor in a varied program of a 1arger, more populated institution. Wide latitude is permitted in adapting the program to the individual needs of the students or patients to assist them in making a social adjustment. The program is varied to meet the physical, emotional interest and social requirements for adjustment. The work may include offering class instruction in personal hygiene, interpreting rules and regulations of a sport or game and acting as arbitrator in disputes. Supervision is received through frequent conferences with a higher level supervisor or institutional superintendent.