Activities Coordinator

UHS•Staunton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Full-Time position with Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, and Competitive Pay. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships. This is a challenging population; therefore, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the clinical professions. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a team-based environment of care which includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and concerns. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At Liberty Point, you have a voice.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Working knowledge of activities scheduling and/or recreational therapy programming
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed.
Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field
Two (2) years experience in a psychiatric setting with adolescents and children

Responsibilities

Works with the Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) to ensure that Liberty Point has a quality and comprehensive Resident Activity and Recreation Program
Assists with the creation, implementation, coordination, and dissemination of all related resident activities and related communication
Helps plan and coordinate all resident outings, events, and activities including for Holidays, school integration days, and non-school days
Ensures the resident activities calendar, activity notifications, and special events are effectively communicated
Assists staff and provides support to employees by introducing and educating staff to activities
Assists, demonstrates, teaches, and instructs activities to residents
Effectively inventories all activities and recreation equipment and ensures items are kept in working condition and/or replaces such items when deemed necessary through the departmental purchase request procedures
Provides resident ratio coverage in emergency or high-need situations
Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed
Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with resident treatment plans and interventions
Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff