Job: Activities Coordinator

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $22/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Now hiring an experienced Activities Coordinator to join our team at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment program located in Canon City, Colorado. In this direct care role, you'll join a team helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will develop programs designed to meet the psychosocial needs of our resident students. You will be responsible to assess the students while they're engaged in recreation and activities and document any concerns. Students work with a few different teams (recreation therapy, mental health therapy, academic, etc.), so we all collaborate together for maximum success. Proactive follow-up, organization, creativity, and empathy are skills that will help you thrive in this role. You get to work with an AMAZING team, have room to develop and grow, and feel good about the work you do each day!

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training Advancement Opportunities *
• Internal Mobility

Summary

This is a professional direct service position providing a full range of services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents. Incumbent is responsible for the operation of a specific unit, the supervision of the residents and the supervision and guidance of staff assigned to that unit. You will help maintain a positive work atmosphere by modeling positive behavior and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisor, residents, and visitors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following statements reflect responsibilities and competencies necessary to describe the core function of this position. ·

• Assist Treatment Supervisor (TS) in scheduling staff for the unit to ensure that adequate coverage and proper ratios are maintained at all times.
• Develop a daily shift plan to coordinate and document expectations for the daily activities of residents and staff.
• Coordinate and conduct resident activities including confrontation, unit meetings, outings, seminars and special events.
• Assist Treatment Supervisor in performing individual and group counseling and crisis management, conducting staff meetings and participate in conferences for the discussion of behavior, diagnosis, and progress of clients.
• Use dormitory communication systems to maintain regular communication with supervisor, peers, and subordinate employees. (i.e. Communication Log, e-mail, Shift Plans, Feedback Log, Status Recommendation Sheet, Incident Reports)
• Ensures that verbal and written updates, including daily unit status reports documenting resident and staff behavior and unusual incidents are provided to the Treatment Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Communicate effectively with residents by role modeling the principles of dignity and respect.
• Lead daily shift change meetings to disseminate information to staff on resident status and facility issues.
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings as required. 
• Assist staff member with orientation, training and mentoring. 
• Complete daily shift tasks including performing random room and dorm checks; ensure that dorm has adequate supplies (i.e. toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, etc.); supervise resident daily and weekly clean-ups to ensure compliance; write maintenance requests as needed and follow up to ensure completion. ·
• Work schedules will vary based upon program/facility needs; assist in on-call emergency network. 
• Certified Med. Tech. Only On an as needed basis will dispense medication to residents as instructed by the Nurse Manager. 
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in performance of job duties by serving as a role model for residents and staff, supporting company mission, goals and objectives and implementing company policies on professional expectations, code of conduct and other practices and procedures. 
• Assumes TS responsibilities in the absence of the primary TS as directed based upon specific program/facility. 
• Participate in on-going training as assigned to ensure current certifications are maintained, contracting agency requirements are met, and to continue professional development. · Ensures regulatory compliance with federal, state and local licensing requirements and reporting procedures. 
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care. 
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 60 credit hours from an accredited college Or High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year experience in direct care of at-risk youth preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must pass background check including criminal clearances (State and FBI).
• Must pass drug test and physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees. As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels. At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

Apis Services, Inc. provides shared administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for over 30+ for profit and non-profit organizations across the USA so they can focus on their all-important missions. Apis Services Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500+ employees nationwide and growing.

Join Us in Building Better Futures! Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us! If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at [email protected]

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.