Activities Coordinator

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc • Town of Le Ray, NY

2h

About The Position

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including in clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group activities
• Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
• Using established best practices, develop programming to meet the individualized needs of the program residents
• Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
• Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores
• Coordinate with Physical Plant Supervisor to engage clients in tasks around the property
• Plan and coordinate recreational activities for clients on property and offsite
• Participate in active and quite recreation.
• Create monthly schedule for fitness programming
• Plan and implement recreational program that will support residents in their recovery efforts; utilize care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate activities
• Coordinate with Equine Therapist and Specialist for ongoing work with the stables and horses
• Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
• Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
• Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required
• Utilize the On-call system as needed
• Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
• Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
• Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
• Convey information inter/intra agency
• Participate in fundraising and other agency activities
• Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
• Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
• Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED