Activities Coordinator SR19-Oregon State Hospital, Salem

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • $4,409 - $5,575 • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Activities Coordinator SR19 -5 Positions! Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric hospital services and patient treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of OHA with over 2,600 positions across the hospital. This position works within the Treatment Services Department at Oregon State hospital, which provides evaluation and treatment to persons with mental illness. The Activities Coordinator (AC) will use recreation and leisure activity to contribute to the emotional and physical well-being of patients. The primary purpose of the AC is to provide patients at the Oregon State Hospital access to healthy leisure opportunities during their treatment stay that can teach the benefits of wellness and physical activity. This position enhances the therapeutic milieu and expands recreation services on the evenings and weekends by providing leisure, recreation and social activities. Activities Coordinators (AC) work independently to establish a positive leadership role that teaches the benefits of self-discipline and recreational activity, the use of physical exertion, and participation in individual or group activities as contributors toward mental, emotional and physical health. The AC must be able to effectively facilitate diverse groups and utilize proactive intervention techniques, while maintaining a safe environment for patients/residents and staff. The AC will encounter a variety of situations requiring research to find available answers. Conditions and elements of issues must be identified and analyzed to figure out interrelationships. The AC will have clearly understood work instructions and expected results. Choices can be made among various processes and procedures as they relate to the situation at hand. The AC will work in a controlled environment that may change rapidly due to variable situations. They utilize experience and knowledge and may take lead in a crisis situation until additional staff arrive to assist. The AC will have daily contact with physically and/or mentally ill or limited and/or criminally committed persons, while providing them with recreational experiences and monitoring their behavior, ensuring that activities are consistent with established regulations. There are currently 5 Activities Coordinator vacancies being recruited for with this posting and the schedules vary. For a full review of the position description, please OSH Activities Coordinator If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.
• A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a locked facility
• Experience scheduling activities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience monitoring and documenting patient activities in a clinical environment
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary clinical setting

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level