NV - Activity Coordinator

Description

Title of Position:         Activity Coordinator

Location:                     Normandie Village                    

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Union/ Non-Union:     Union             

Supervisor:                 Residential Manager         

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

The Activity Coordinator organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to affect improvement in clients physical, mental and social well-being 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.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to affect improvement in patient's physical, mental and social well-being, such as: 
  • Sports, exercise
  • Dramatics
  • 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 patient.  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 patients to scheduled activities.  May assist in driver’s training.  Accompanies male staff in transportation of female clients.
• Participates and contributes in hospital staff conferences regarding patients, treatment and programs.
• Assists with paraprofessional counselor duties.
• Coordinates client meal services.
• Facilitates educational, social, independent living skills group with Social Worker(s).
• Evaluates and documents patient’s reactions and progress to recreational and social activities through up-to-date charting and reports for review by the treatment team.
• Provides individual supervision for the more disturbed patients.
• Secures proper medical attention for patients who are injured during outings.
• Schedules activities to facilitate the social and occupational rehabilitation of patients through participation in sensory/ motor, educational, recreational and social events.
• Discusses and develops vocational interest through patient groups.
• Assists colleagues and other team members.
• Works cooperatively with applicable staff and with other departments.
• Responsible for keeping all client/patient data confidential.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintains an objective, professional relationship with patients 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, Safety Manager and Administration.
• 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.
   

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to plan and organize recreational and social activities.
• Ability to assess patients 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 college toward a degree in Recreation, Behavioral Sciences or related area.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) months successful experience in 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 - $22