Activity Coordinator - M-F 4p-8p

Tower Behavioral Health•Muhlenberg Township, PA

About The Position

The Activity Coordinator plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The role involves assessing patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations; developing and delivering activity interventions that support treatment goals; and facilitating activities that promote patients’ mental and physical well-being, social skills, and independence in leisure time. The coordinator may also direct and supervise activity staff, when applicable. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a total of 20 hours per week. The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, consistent with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
Two or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and patient or family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within treatment programs to support patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and deliver activities that include therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to support patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation, as appropriate to their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that address patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
Plan and implement activity interventions that promote safe use of leisure time.
Provide activity interventions that promote social skills and independence in leisure activities.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Direct and supervise activity staff in implementing activity therapy programs and services, if applicable.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.