THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY ASST

Position in the West Place Drop-In Center. The Therapeutic Activities Assistant who will model recovery based behavior in a community based behavioral health program. A Drop-In Center is a central place for self-help, advocacy, education and socialization. As a therapeutic activities assistant the job provides an opportunity for assisting mental health consumers on socializing and networking that addresses the isolation felt by many, especially those in mental health recovery.

1. Follow an overall rehabilitation philosophy and provide guidance to fellow staff and clients in methods of achieving them.
2. Assist in preparing and cooking meals.
3. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the program.
4. Participate in and accompany members in outing and activities.
5. Ensure the safety of the program, program’s property, and individuals attending the program.
6. Complete documentation that is associated with the program.
7. Follow all program and organization policies and procedures.
“Ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Physical Conditions chart; and the ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Conditions chart (see attached charts)”
8. Ability to effectively engage and motivate members to participate in activities
offered at Drop In
.