Activities Coordinator, PRN, covering weekends at Unity Health – Newport, Arkansas

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Training and Experience: Two years’ experience in social or recreational programs preferred.

3. Job Knowledge: Understanding of the principles of group interaction and motivation techniques. General knowledge of basic office procedures.

4. Safety Sensitive: NO
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION:

The Activity Coordinator for the Behavioral Health and the Senior Life Programs work under the direct supervision of the Unity Health- Behavioral Health Supervisor and/or Senior Life Coordinator and the general direction of the Department/Program Directors. This position develops and implements various activities for the Behavioral Health/Senior Life Programs.
Physical Effort: Has ability to lift 40 lbs. and has the mobility needed to engage the program participants.
Mental Effort: Must understand and follow the state mandates for Behavioral Health and Senior Activities.
1. Develops and implement the various daily activities for the Programs that follow the state mandates for Behavioral Health/Senior activities.
2. Daily preparation and training of physical fitness, socialization, interpersonal/social skills, daily living skills and leisure time.
3. Assists with coordinating and implementing fund raisers.
4. Maintains appropriate records, prepares reports as assigned.
5. Records daily progress on individual objectives. Maintains the progress notes, assessments, goals and objectives, and yearly evaluations on individual progress.
6. Keeps participants informed of educational opportunities/support groups.
7. Acts as an advocate for active Seniors and/or Behavioral Health patients.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Management.

varied days at least 3 days per week covering weekends.