Activities Coordinator

Anderson Behavioral Health; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Health Services is seeking an Activities Coordinator to bring energy, creativity, and positivity to our residential treatment program. You will help create activities, outings, events and opportunities that make a difference in a young person's life, while building confidence and life skills.

Responsibilities include leading engaging activities, planning monthly schedules, and collaborating with residential clinical and nursing staff to support treatment goals in a safe, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background check required.
• Ability to work with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for youth.
• Plan and run events, outings and life skills activities.
• Facilitate games, sports, creative projects and special events.
• Support community outings and seasonal events.
• Build positive relationships with youth and encourage teamwork.
• Help youth develop communication and leadership skills.
• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment and document participation.

Skills

Youth engagement

Event planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help Create Experiences That Youth Actually Look Forward To Make an Impact Every Day Not everyone wants to sit behind a desk Some people are energized by creating experiences connecting with others planning events building relationships and helping young people discover their strengths At Anderson Health Services were looking for an Activities Coordinator who can bring energy creativity and positivity to our residential treatment program Youll help create the activities experiences outings events and opportunities that make a difference in a young persons life Whether youre organizing a basketball tournament leading a group challenge planning a community outing facilitating a life skills activity or helping youth find their voice through Youth Council youll play an important role in helping young people build confidence connections and life skills This isnt just an activities job Its an opportunity to help youth create memories discover strengths and build a brighter future

What Youll Be Doing

• Create Experiences
• Lead fun engaging and meaningful activities for youth
• Facilitate recreation games sports creative projects life skills activities and special events
• Help youth explore interests talents and hobbies
• Support community outings volunteer opportunities and seasonal events
• Build Connections Develop positive relationships with youth
• Encourage participation and teamwork
• Help youth strengthen communication leadership and social skills
• Create an environment where everyone feels welcome and included
• Bring Ideas to Life Contribute ideas for activities events and programming
• Assist with planning monthly activity schedules
• Help create experiences youth actually enjoy and want to attend
• Gather feedback and help improve activities based on youth interests
• Be Part of the Team Work alongside residential clinical educational and nursing staff
• Support treatment goals through positive engagement and mentoring
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative planning
• Keep Things Safe and Organized
• Supervise youth during activities and outings
• Maintain participation records and required documentation
• Follow safety transportation crisis response and agency policies
• Help ensure activities are conducted in a safe trauma informed environment

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license with a good driving record
• Experience working with youth children or young adults preferred
• Ability to pass required background and employment screenings

Bonus Points

If You Have Experience in youth programs recreation education behavioral health camps athletics or community organizations A degree or coursework in Human Services Psychology Recreation Education Social Work or a related field Experience leading groups events sports clubs or activities

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