Activities Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related field required.
• Understanding of person-centered care and individualized service planning
• Ability to link activities to measurable treatment goals and outcomes
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions
• Strong documentation skills with attention to accuracy, timeliness and clinical relevance
• Ability to collect and communicate observational data that informs treatment
• Skills in engagement, motivation and group facilitation
• Ability to support performance improvement and program evaluation efforts

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral health or structured therapeutic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate activity programming that aligns with individualized treatment plans and documented goals.
• Facilitate structured group and individual activities that support development of coping skills, social skills, emotional regulation and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure programming reflects each youth’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Modify and individualize activities based on clinical presentation, functioning level and progress toward goals.
• Provide a consistent, structured therapeutic environment that reinforces treatment interventions and behavioral expectations.
• Observe, monitor and document youth engagement, participation and progress in activities in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Communicate relevant observations to the treatment team to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning.
• Incorporate evidence-informed and trauma-informed approaches into all programming.
• Promote choice, autonomy and person-centered engagement in activity planning when appropriate.
• Ensure activities are culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulations, CARF standards and organizational policy.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, contributing observations and recommendations related to functional skills and engagement.
• Support performance improvement initiatives by tracking participation trends and identifying opportunities to enhance programming effectiveness.
• Ensure all programming adheres to safety protocols, risk management practices and infection control standards.
• Maintain supplies and ensure the environment is safe, organized and conducive to therapeutic engagement.
• Assist with program development, including special events and life skills programming.
• Report incidents, safety concerns or changes in youth status per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.