Activities Aide (Program Leader) - Crestwood Treatment Center

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Fremont, CA

3d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family! For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive! The Activities Aide (Program Leader) will work with residents 1:1 and lead therapeutic recreation groups, including exercise, art, games, snack and coffee service, and more. The Activities Aide (Program Leader) is responsible for assisting in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing activity programs per current federal, state, and local standards. Crestwood Treatment Center in Fremont is a skilled nursing facility that provides long-term care to individuals diagnosed with an organic brain disease. Residents at this facility typically have a combination of psychiatric and dementia-related behaviors. It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

AA or BA degree in the creative arts or an activities certification is preferred.
Prior experience in Mental Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with residents 1:1
Lead therapeutic recreation groups, including exercise, art, games, snack and coffee service, and more.
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing activity programs per current federal, state, and local standards.