Activities Coordinator
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc
Location
Town of Le Ray, New York
Salary
$17 - $18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide supportive presence for clinical staff by developing and implementing individual and group recreational, vocational, and educational activities for residents. Coordinate daily chores, transport residents to appointments, and manage medication distribution and AOD testing.
Requirements summary
A High School Diploma or GED is required, while a college degree in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, or Recreation is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License to perform essential transport duties.
Job description
Description Schedule Hours
- Monday-
- Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00- 4:30 p.m. Rotating Bi-Weekly evening shift Mon - Thurs. 1:15pm - 10:00pm
- Rotating weekend shift every 6 weeks
- Sat-Sun 9:30am - 8:00pm
SUMMARY Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including in clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide individual and group activities Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions Using established best practices, develop programming to meet the individualized needs of the program residents Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores Coordinate with Physical Plant Supervisor to engage clients in tasks around the property Plan and coordinate recreational activities for clients on property and offsite Participate in active and quite recreation. Create monthly schedule for fitness programming Plan and implement recreational program that will support residents in their recovery efforts; utilize care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate activities Coordinate with Equine Therapist and Specialist for ongoing work with the stables and horses Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required Utilize the On-call system as needed Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant Convey information inter/intra agency Participate in fundraising and other agency activities Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required
- Must have a
- High
- School
- Diploma or
- GED
- Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have a valid Driver's License