Job Description

Organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to effect improvement in client’s physical, mental and social well-being. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Organizes and implements social and recreational activity programs designated to effect improvement in client’s physical, mental and social well-being, such as:
• Sports, exercise
• Nature study
• Social activities
• Games
• Arts and crafts
• Consults with other members of the treatment team in order to select the most appropriate recreational activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client. Coordinate other program activities.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Participates effectively in interdisciplinary and staff meetings.
• Contacts outside agencies and/or individuals to arrange for excursions, entertainment, volunteers and donations.
• Bills for activities in a timely manner.
• Drives the van to transport clients to scheduled activities.
• Participates and contributes in hospital staff conferences regarding clients, treatment and programs.
• Assists with paraprofessional counselor duties.
• Facilitates educational, social, independent living skills, vocational, and health discussions/activities with other program staff
• Evaluates and documents client’s reactions and progress to recreational and social activities through up-to-date charting and reports for review by the treatment team.
• Secures proper medical attention for clients who are injured during outings.
• Schedules activities to facilitate the social and occupational rehabilitation of clients through participation in sensory/ motor, educational, recreational and social events.
• Discusses and develops vocational interest through clients groups.
• Assists colleagues and other team members.
• Works cooperatively with applicable staff and with other departments.
• Responsible for keeping all client data confidential.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintains an objective, professional relationship with clients at all times.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a positive work environment.
• Wears I.D. badge at all times while on-duty or on hospital property.
• Responsible for policy, procedure and safety suggestions to the Program Director, Operations Administrator and Administration in regards to activities
• Completes all job duties in a prompt, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Demonstrates dependable and consistent attendance according to work schedule.
• Willing and able to work with coworkers, treatment staff and Administration.
• Responds appropriately under difficult or stressful circumstances.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday Schedule

Locations Hiring: Los Angeles, CA, 90015 or 90023

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