Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

Activities Coordinator

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York  •  $34k - $36k/yr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Schedule

Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00- 4:30 p.m.

Rotating Bi-Weekly evening shift Mon - Thurs. 1:15pm - 10:00pm

Rotating weekend shift every 6 weeks Sat-Sun 9:30am - 8:00pm

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including in clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide individual and group activities
  • Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
  • Using established best practices, develop programming to meet the individualized needs of the program residents
  • Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
  • Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores
  • Coordinate with Physical Plant Supervisor to engage clients in tasks around the property
  • Plan and coordinate recreational activities for clients on property and offsite
  • Participate in active and quite recreation.
  • Create monthly schedule for fitness programming
  • Plan and implement recreational program that will support residents in their recovery efforts; utilize care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate activities
  • Coordinate with Equine Therapist and Specialist for ongoing work with the stables and horses
  • Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
  • Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
  • Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required
  • Utilize the On-call system as needed
  • Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
  • Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
  • Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
  • Convey information inter/intra agency
  • Participate in fundraising and other agency activities
  • Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
  • Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
  • Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Driver's License

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

About Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York (TLS) is a private not-for-profit agency which was incorporated in 1977 to establish residential services for individuals in need of psychiatric, rehabilitative support who were unable to live independently in the community. TLS currently offers Adult Services, Children's Services, and has two Behavioral Health and Wellness Centers.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Watertown, NY
Year Founded
1977
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