ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

UHS•SAUTEE, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Bear Lodge is seeking an Activities Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight of the adventure program and all associated activities within the facility. Black Bear Lodge is a 144-bed residential treatment center located in the foothills of northern Georgia, providing integrated treatment for co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns. We offer a comprehensive, evidence-based program that addresses the needs of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in a serene and tranquil environment.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license with a trustworthy driving history.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related social service or Outdoor Education field preferred
Preferred Certified Recreation Therapist
Preferred 2 years of previous adventure program facilitation, residential programming, and work with the co-occurring population
Minimum 2 years experience in a residential setting preferred.
Wilderness First Responders Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provides supervision of residential activities and adventure program activities.
Proposes, develops and implements plans for enhancing the activities program towards increasing the clinical benefits of the adventure experience with the facility.
Collaborates with Lead RA to confirm scheduling of RA staff to balance both quality and efficiency of offsite coverage.
Oversees adventure and activities program schedule to meet the unique needs of patient population and any unique service groups, based on level of care, balancing both quality and efficiency.
Develops relationships with local businesses to collaborate on creating approved activity schedule that matches appropriate level of care of patients at facility.
Works with supervisor to create and submit purchase requests on determined basis for approval of weekly activities and events, or needed supplies.
Coordinates with supervisor to facilitate therapeutic activity groups.
Ensures appropriate documentation of all activities and groups.
Must have an understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
Regularly provides training to Black Bear Lodge staff on adventure and activities program processes and models.
Ensures that all Activities staff adhere to strict standards of confidentiality.