Recreation Assistant

Youth Villages•Memphis, TN

35d

About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30++ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization. Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities-Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Coordinates activities of recreation service personnel in a staff secured residential treatment facility for youth by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned:

Requirements

Lifeguard certified required (have to be able to pass swim test if not already certified)
A Bachelor's degree in related programs: Recreation Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Exercise Science, Psychology, Mental Health, etc.
Willing to become CPI and CPR certified
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

Experience with experiential education, community recreation, wilderness therapy, rock climbing, yoga, personal fitness, art, music preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and promotes recreation program, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, or camping. Promotes life skills training through therapeutic activities
Adapts recreation programs to meet needs residents of agency.
Promotes and coordinates participation in clubs and organizations as may be helpful to the development of individual children.
Works in team with administrative or other professional personnel such as those engaged in medicine, social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy, to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services.
Maintains recreation equipment and consults with appropriate staff for replacement of depleted equipment