Activities Specialist (1108)

LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER•Leesburg, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Specialist is responsible for providing activity services within assigned program. This role requires creativity, compassion, and a strong understanding of behavioral health needs to effectively engage clients in meaningful activities that promote socialization, skill development, and emotional support.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Minimum of one year experience working with the target population
Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute activity programs.
Strong understanding of therapeutic activity principles and their application in mental health settings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to assess client needs and tailor activities to support their therapeutic goals.
Proficiency in documentation and reporting to ensure accurate tracking of client progress and program effectiveness.
Creative problem-solving skills to adapt activities to varied client needs and environments.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple activities and schedules efficiently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field preferred

Responsibilities

Provides activity services in groups and individually.
Conducts activity assessments with individuals.
Clinical activities, occupational activities, pro social activities and relaxation activities in order to provide meaningful therapeutic environment for the program.
Ability to effectively lead verbal and non-verbal group activities.
Ability to accurately observe and describe human behavior with documentation and in meetings.
Knowledge of group and individual activities beneficial for hospital psychiatric treatment.
Good interpersonal and interaction skills.
Attends treatment team meetings as directed and participates in and documents treatment planning.
Documents provision of activities services to individuals and their response to treatment.
Organizes activities materials and equipment.
Assists in inventory and shopping for activities supplies and materials.
Facilitates recreational activities.
Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, as well as relevant legal and ethical standards.