Recreational Activity Specialist

State of OK JD McCarty Center • Norman, OK

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About The Position

J.D. McCarty Center is seeking a compassionate, organized, and capable leader to assist with implementing and overseeing scheduled hospital recreational activities and field trips. The role averages 40 hours per week, with listed hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The specialist supports afternoon recreational and volunteer activities, prepares materials and equipment, and accommodates patient schedule adjustments and planned outings for hospital units. The position includes a one-year probationary period and requires references.

Requirements

• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic experience is preferred.
• Educational background in medical, recreational, or therapeutic studies.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be comfortable working outside in summer heat.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be flexible to accommodate patient schedule adjustments.
• Must have schedule flexibility for some late nights and weekends as necessary.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• References are required.
• Must obtain and maintain required department certifications and/or licenses.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Recreational Activities Supervisor with planning, implementing, and overseeing leisure-time and physical education activities.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available for scheduled activities and complete purchase requests when needed.
• Participate in and direct recreational activities with patients and Direct Care Staff to encourage appropriate group interaction, teamwork, fairness, interpersonal communication, and cooperation.
• Sanitize recreational toys, materials, and equipment; monitor them for safety; and remove items needing repair or replacement.
• Monitor playground cleanliness and orderliness and report conditions and recommendations to the Supervisor.
• Help plan, coordinate, and implement year-round patient field trips into the community, ensuring outings are appropriate for patients.
• Obtain required authorization and submit purchase requests for recreational activities, field trips, and community outings in a timely manner.
• Help schedule patient haircut appointments routinely and in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Enter patients’ recreational schedules into individual schedules by 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays and communicate professionally with Direct Care Specialists about activity requests and scheduling.
• Communicate relevant program information and issues to the Supervisor.
• Participate in annual development of the Recreational Activities Department budget.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain the department inventory.
• Assist with monthly Recreational Therapy quality assurance and monthly new-hire orientation for the Recreational Therapy Department.
• Assist with routine maintenance of center vehicles, including the vehicle-detail cleaning schedule.
• Follow J.D. McCarty Center safety policies and encourage Direct Care Specialists to follow safety guidelines during activities and outings.
• Obtain and maintain department certifications and licenses, including applicable water safety, child passenger safety technician, and driver certifications.
• Help coordinate, plan, and oversee hospital volunteers and groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefit allowance, including dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Optional vision, supplemental life, dependent health, and dependent life insurance.
• Insurance options that can be customized to health and dental needs.
• Flexible Spending plans.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• Three weeks of annual leave and three weeks of sick leave per year.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Longevity bonus beginning in the second year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family concerns.
• State employee discounts.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Credit unions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed