Recreational Activities Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Cleveland, OK

47d•$42,000 - $46,500•Onsite

About The Position

At the Children's Recovery Center we are looking for a Recreational Activities Specialist that would be responsibleâ¯for planning, organizing, directing and conducting client therapy programs and instructing or supervising clients in an inpatient behavioral health facility. Job Type/Salary: Full-time position Recreational Activities Specialist I Salary: $42,000.00 ($20.19/hr.) plus the benefit allowance. Recreational Activities Specialist II Salary: $44,000.00 ($21.15/hr.) plus the benefit allowance. Recreational Activities Specialist III Salary: $46,500.00 ($22.36/hr.) plus the benefit allowance. Must be 21 years of age or older, due to DHS requirements. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer additional compensation for working outside of normal business hours! These shift differentials are stacked on top of your base pay when working evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Recreational Activities Specialist I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or in closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Recreational Activities Specialist II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, recreational therapy, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in instructing/directing a community service or recreational program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Recreational Activities Specialist III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in physical education or in a closely related field and two years of experience in group physical education recreational therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirements: Upon a condition offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 65 pounds and being able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license. Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously - because we care. About the facility: Children's Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 13 through 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related conditions. Apply now to become part of a supportive, excellence-driven environment dedicated to the well-being of Oklahoma's youth!

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older, due to DHS requirements.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.
Upon a condition offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 65 pounds and being able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

planning
organizing
directing
conducting client therapy programs
instructing or supervising clients in an inpatient behavioral health facility

Benefits

Generous Benefits: Annual base salary of $42,000.00 - $46,500.00, plus a generous benefits allowance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements

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