What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Youth Home - Full Time - Evenings position at Intandem?
JOB TITLE: Recreational Specialist -- MH Youth
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Youth Residence
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential Supervisor—MH Youth Residence
POSITION SUMMARY:
Enhance quality of life for youth with mental health concerns by leading the development and implementation of recreational and social activities; providing counseling, instruction and assistance in all areas of daily living. Manage fiscal aspects of planned activities by planning events within budgetary limitations. Provide opportunities for youth to interact and build positive relationships with family members.
Provide documentation that correctly links services rendered to billing by recording services and daily progress of youth accurately, timely, and according to established procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or related field
Experience working the children or adolescence with mental health concerns
Experience planning and implanting recreational activities
Knowledge of crafts and athletics
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid driver’s license that meets Agency standards
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to provide effective instruction and demonstration to staff and program participants
Ability to manage and be accountable for funds submitted by participants for program activities
Ability to engender enthusiasm and interest in program activities
Ability to adapt crafts and athletics to accommodate participants with varying needs and abilities
Ability to obtain and maintain Medication Administration
Ability to appropriately utilize approved CPI verbal de-escalation techniques in behavior management
SALARY:
$20 per hour starting rate
Full Job Description Available Upon Request
Benefits – Intandem Contact us for more Information
An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Youth Residence
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential Supervisor—MH Youth Residence
POSITION SUMMARY:
Enhance quality of life for youth with mental health concerns by leading the development and implementation of recreational and social activities; providing counseling, instruction and assistance in all areas of daily living. Manage fiscal aspects of planned activities by planning events within budgetary limitations. Provide opportunities for youth to interact and build positive relationships with family members.
Provide documentation that correctly links services rendered to billing by recording services and daily progress of youth accurately, timely, and according to established procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or related field
Experience working the children or adolescence with mental health concerns
Experience planning and implanting recreational activities
Knowledge of crafts and athletics
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid driver’s license that meets Agency standards
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to provide effective instruction and demonstration to staff and program participants
Ability to manage and be accountable for funds submitted by participants for program activities
Ability to engender enthusiasm and interest in program activities
Ability to adapt crafts and athletics to accommodate participants with varying needs and abilities
Ability to obtain and maintain Medication Administration
Ability to appropriately utilize approved CPI verbal de-escalation techniques in behavior management
SALARY:
$20 per hour starting rate
Full Job Description Available Upon Request
Benefits – Intandem Contact us for more Information
An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $20
