Activities Specialist
About The Position
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking an Activities Specialist to join our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). The Activities Specialist is responsible for planning, enacting, monitoring, and improving the therapeutic recreational activities delivered to the youth served within the Buckeye Ranch Residential Treatment program. This position will arrange, lead groups, promote engagement, and maintain schedule of structured activities throughout the calendar year. This position will be required to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the youth we serve with age-appropriate programs and activities focused on social-emotional development, copy skills, and trauma informed environment while maintaining a safe structured program. Learn about The Buckeye Ranch: For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field.
- Two years of juvenile mental health working experience.
- Active driver’s license.
- Proof of auto insurance.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Planning, enacting, monitoring, and improving therapeutic recreational activities for youth in a residential treatment program.
- Arranging and leading groups.
- Promoting engagement in structured activities.
- Maintaining a schedule of structured activities throughout the calendar year.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support youth with age-appropriate programs and activities focused on social-emotional development, coping skills, and a trauma-informed environment.
- Maintaining a safe and structured program.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
- Daily Pay
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401K + Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
