DSHS BHA Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3

Recreation And Athletics Specialist 3

Imagine stepping into a role where your knack for organizing, creativity, and people skills can drive a diverse range of programs – from sports and fitness to music, drama, social activities, and beyond. As a Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3, you’ll not only lead exciting programs but also have a hands-on impact in developing therapeutic, fun, and enriching experiences for those you serve.

The Department of Social and Health Services is looking for an engaging, reliable, and organized Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 to join our committed team at the Behavioral Health and Treatment Center - Steilacoom Unit in Lakewood, WA. Steilacoom Unit provides competency restoration treatment to residents in a 30-bed residential treatment facility in Lakewood. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to use your creativity as you provide innovative recreational and leisure activities that include sports, social activities, drama, arts, and music.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you will do:

• Develop a schedule of recreational activities to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of individual clients or groups of clients.
• Complete annual Recreation Therapy assessments for a designated caseload of clients.
• Plan, organized, and directed part of the recreation program including group or individual activities, outings, and special events for clients in the facility.
• Work in one or more skill areas, directing, conducting, or instructing in programs of sports, social activities, drama, music, outings, literature, and arts and crafts.
• Assist, or contact, community resources in planning special events.
• Confer with clinical or other staff members to determine recreation programs for individual clients or groups, as well as participate in meetings and conferences with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Prepare oral and written progress reports.
• Initiate requisitions and distribute recreation materials and equipment for the recreation program.

We are looking for: 

• Experience working in an inpatient facility for adults with mental illness.
• Demonstrated good judgment in supporting clients in behavior crises by emphasizing the helping relationship using program-approved methods.
• Knowledge of many fields of recreation activities, including specialized knowledge of several broad areas such as; sports, dramatics, music, social activities, arts and crafts, organizing, conducting, and directing recreation activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations with individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and peers.

Who should apply? Professionals with the following:

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in:
  • Recreation or therapeutic recreation OR
  • Music/drama, or physical education OR
  • Psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music, or drama 

• Two years of paid professional recreation experience

•  One year of experience as a WA State Recreation Athletic Specialist 2

Interested?  Apply today!

Questions? Please contact the assigned DSHS recruiter by email Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and quote job number 00686   

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 
 
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