Activities Assistant

Under the general supervision of the Activities Coordinator, the Activities Assistant helps develop, administer and deliver a comprehensive activity program to meet the needs of the client population being served.

This position is Thursday 11am to 7:30pm, Friday 11am to 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Monday 11:00am to 7:30pm.

Essential Job Functions

· Assists with designing, developing, and delivering activity programs in consideration of the needs, abilities, and interests of the participants. The activities shall offer a variety of formats including small group, one on one, and large group and take into consideration the multigenerational population in the program.

· Helps collect feedback from clients on activities to enhance the schedule and implementation of different activities.

· Assists Coordinator in researching new ideas for programs and activities, taking into consideration participants’ suggestions.

· Assists with creating monthly activity and program schedule and distributes to staff and clients.

· Assists with transporting and/or escorting program participants to, from and within the program, on agency grounds, and on external trips.

· Performs administrative tasks; tracking attendance at activities, calendar creation and other necessary reporting on activities/events.

· Helps coordinate client participation in various activities and services.

· Helps procure, maintain, and organize the equipment used for activities.

· Responsible for activity setup and cleanup.

· Operate vehicle (both personal and agency) for mobile services, client transportation etc.

• Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Adhere to the agency’s Confidentiality Policy, HIPAA, and applicable policy and procedures in all manners.
• Assures all documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with agency/OASAS regulations, practices, policies & procedures.

Secondary Functions

· Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of client care.

· Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care.

· Consistently reviews policies and procedures and stays abreast of current laws, regulations and policies.

· Performs other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Some knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on the individual and family members including human behavior, attitudes, and motivations and their applicability in the treatment/rehabilitation of the substance user and/or offender.

· Some knowledge of substance abuse treatment principles, practices, and techniques and competent knowledge of individual and group behavior

· Familiar with the resources available to individuals with substance use disorders

· Ability to recognize symptoms of substance use and elicit information concerning underlying reasons for addiction.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, volunteers, and the general public.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to:

· Use a computer including keyboard and mouse operations; visual and/or auditory capacity.

· The employee may lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

· Must be able to drive a vehicle.

· Must be able to walk and stand for extended intervals.

The Activities Assistant must be able to prioritize situations and manage time. They may experience stress and stress related symptoms due to interacting with clients in crisis. S/he may be exposed to illness and unsanitary conditions so must take care to protect their own health. They may also have to manage physically threatening clients and be prepared to be responsible for their own safety, and the safety of others.

Work Environment

The employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco and alcohol free workplace. Work is performed in a residential environment and will also participate in and conduct semi-active programs.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred with 1 year of experience as a Residential Activities Assistant working with clients with alcohol/substance use disorders.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. This position is subject to a criminal background clearance.

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Residential Activities Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• SUD Clinical or Residential: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16