Activity Coordinator Mental Health 24-00953 - Alura Workforce Solutions

Activity Coordinator 

Help make a positive impact! We are seeking a motivated individual to organize and implement social and recreational activities that enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of our clients.Organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to effect improvement in client's physical, mental and social well-being. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to effect improvement in client's physical, mental and social well-being, such as:
  • Sports, exercise
  • Nature study
  • Social activities
  • Games
  • Arts and crafts
• Consults with other members of the treatment team in order to select the most appropriate recreational activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client. Coordinate other program activities.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Participates effectively in interdisciplinary and staff meetings.
• Contacts outside agencies and/or individuals to arrange for excursions, entertainment, volunteers and donations.
• Bills for activities in a timely manner.
• Drives the van to transport clients to scheduled activities.
• Participates and contributes in hospital staff conferences regarding clients, treatment and programs.
• Assists with paraprofessional counselor duties.
• Facilitates educational, social, independent living skills, vocational, and health discussions/activities with other program staff
• Evaluates and documents client's reactions and progress to recreational and social activities through up-to-date charting and reports for review by the treatment team.
• Secures proper medical attention for clients who are injured during outings.
• Schedules activities to facilitate the social and occupational rehabilitation of clients through participation in sensory/ motor, educational, recreational and social events.
• Discusses and develops vocational interest through clients groups.
• Assists colleagues and other team members.
• Works cooperatively with applicable staff and with other departments.
• Responsible for keeping all client data confidential.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintains an objective, professional relationship with clients at all times.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a positive work environment.
• Wears I.D. badge at all times while on-duty or on hospital property.
• Responsible for policy, procedure and safety suggestions to the Program Director, Operations Administrator and Administration in regards to activities
• Completes all job duties in a prompt, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Demonstrates dependable and consistent attendance according to work schedule.
• Willing and able to work with coworkers, treatment staff and Administration.
• Responds appropriately under difficult or stressful circumstances.
• Performs other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to plan and organize recreational and social activities.
• Ability to assess clients for dangerousness and intervene in
• a timely, calm and appropriate manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• High school graduate and two (2) years of college toward a degree in Recreation, Behavioral Sciences or a related area

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) months of successful experience in a recreational setting.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver's license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
• Fire and Safety Training*.
• First Aid Training Certification*.
• CPR Certification*.
• Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)**

Additional Information
Full-Time, Direct Placement

Schedule

• Sun-Thurs, 8am-4:30pm
• Tues-Sat, 9am-5:30pm

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