Activity Coordinator

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starting your first day

401k plan including employer match

Competitive Time Off Benefits

Job summary

A local charitable organization in Akron, Ohio, seeks a Recreational Therapist to provide socialization and developmental programs for clients. The role includes planning and evaluating therapeutic recreational activities, supervising staff and volunteers, and maintaining accurate inventory. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field and have robust communication skills. This position offers health insurance starting on the first day, a 401k plan, and competitive time off benefits.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience typically represented by a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field.
• One to three years of related professional experience required.
• Good working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide socialization and developmental activity programs to clients.
• Plan and develop recreational activities for participants.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate inventory for program supplies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Competent computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under general supervision, provide socialization, and developmental activity programs to clients/participants. Provide specialized assistance according to individualized treatment care plan and specific needs of the client/participant.

Benefits

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Pay range: $20.00

Responsibilities

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of
• Participate in case management to determine goals and objectives for
• Plan and develop recreational activities, which may be therapeutic, that will assist participants according to their care plans.
• Implement and evaluate recreational activities, which may be therapeutic, in order to meet the goals and objectives of individual care
• Supervise at least one employee and several volunteers; includes staffing, reviews,
• Prepare and complete all required files, reports, and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend meetings (staff & client) as
• Review care plans and progress of cases with supervisor for continued support, advice, and approval.
• Plan special events, which include clients and their families, caretakers, and members of the community, such as celebrations, trips, etc.
• Maintain accurate inventory and recommend expenditures for program supplies and
• Perform other duties necessary to accomplish

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field and one to three years related professional
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic
• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds required, depending on program/clients
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat and reach above
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background

Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Families of Promise | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.