What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Specialist position at EmberHope?
EmberHope Youthville, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope Youthville mission, vision, and values!
To be a successful Activities Specialist you must be willing and become able to do the following always:
1. Strategize, plan, coordinate and facilitate client educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities using a trauma informed approach focused on resiliency and recovery.
2. Achieve positive discharge outcomes for youth.
3. Helps youth self-manage their behavior using SCM (Safe Crisis Management) without the need for the use of emergency safety interventions.
4. Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Employee Handbook and the Guide to Successfully Manage the Milieu.
How you will spend your time in this job:
• 75% Assist OA Liaison/Activities Coordinator with planning, and facilitating client activities and groups
• 15% Documentation of client activities and response
• 5% Assist OA Liaison/Activities Coordinator with school enrollment
• 5% Participation in supervision, committees, company-wide and staff meetings
