ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Description

Title of Position:                Activy Coordinator

Location:                            Percy Village

Exempt/Non-Exempt:       Non-Exempt

Union/ Non-Union:           Union

Supervisor:                       Program Director

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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
   

Qualifications

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)**

* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

**Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by onboarding.  Staff need to be certified at the commensurate level for their role to perform their job duties (staff will be taken off the schedule if certification is not achieved).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.

Salary : $21 - $23