What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS BHA Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
DSHS BHA Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3
The Department of Social and Health Services is looking for an engaging, reliable, and organized Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 to join our dynamic team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH). 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 to inpatient psychiatric patients.
OHBH located in Tukwila, WA is committed to patient care, and we strive to serve all patients and family members with the utmost respect. Our Staff members provide direct care, specialized services, and evidence-based individual/group therapies to adults with severe psychiatric conditions.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some Of What You Will Do
Professionals With The Following
Bachelor's degree involving major study in:
Questions? Email alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 01222.
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.
Supplemental Information
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 protect¬ed 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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DSHS BHA Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3
The Department of Social and Health Services is looking for an engaging, reliable, and organized Recreation and Athletics Specialist 3 to join our dynamic team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH). 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 to inpatient psychiatric patients.
OHBH located in Tukwila, WA is committed to patient care, and we strive to serve all patients and family members with the utmost respect. Our Staff members provide direct care, specialized services, and evidence-based individual/group therapies to adults with severe psychiatric conditions.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
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
- Plan, organized, and directed part of the recreation program including group or individual activities and special events for clients in the facility
- Work in one or more skill areas, directing, conducting, or instructing programs of related to exercise, sports, social activities, drama, music, literature, and arts and crafts
- 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
- Document patients’ attendance and response to treatment
- Experience planning and facilitating large group activities
- 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; group fitness, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, arts and crafts, organizing, conducting, and directing recreation activities
- Experience working in an inpatient facility for adults with mental illness
- Ability to respond to emergency situations with individuals with mental illness
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and peers
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
Questions? Email alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 01222.
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.
Supplemental Information
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 protect¬ed 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.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
