Activity Specialist

One Hope United; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Generous vacation and PTO

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

One Hope United is seeking an Activity Specialist to provide direct and indirect therapeutic services to youth in a residential setting. The role focuses on promoting learning skills for emotional, mental, and physical health while maintaining a safe, structured environment per Individual Treatment Plans and the OHU Program Plan.

You will help with recreation planning, supervise summer programs, coordinate off-campus outings to events such as Broadway shows and 5ks, and organize culturally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• DCFS background check approval to transport youth.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
• Completes service documentation reflecting therapeutic interactions with clients.
• Leads planning and implementation of summer recreation groups.
• Provides support and direction to staff leading summer groups.
• Leads the Youth Job Program via interviewing/selecting youth and overseeing performance.
• Identifies sites for community service for youth, as needed.
• Leads planning and implementation of annual events (e.g., holidays, dances).
• Develops and coordinates Summer Programming during summer break.
• Transports youth to assigned activities.
• Provides on-call and crisis intervention services regularly.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Organized

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Report writing

Customer service

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree with two years supervised clinical experience

Job description

The positio n of Activity Specialist offers flexible hours and involves providing direct and indirect therapeutic services to youth in a residential living environment. The goal is to promote learning skills for emotional, mental, and physical health and to create a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment as outlined in each youth's Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Program Plan. The Activity Specialist also helps with overall recreation planning and implementation. This role includes the opportunity to take youth off campus to attend various events in the surrounding areas, such as Broadway shows, sporting events, and 5ks. Additionally, the Activity Specialist organizes fun and culturally enriching events for the youth.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting. Medicaid approved Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 1-year related experience in residential or related services

Other

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU-required levels of coverage for auto insurance
• DCFS background check & approval to transport youth
• Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training

Job Duties Include:

• Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
• Completes service documentation reflecting therapeutic interactions with clients.
• Guides the planning and implementation of summer recreation groups.
• Provides support and direction to staff leading summer groups.
• Leads the Youth Job Program via interviewing/selecting youth and overseeing the performance of duties.
• Identifies sites for community service for youth, as needed.
• Leads planning and implementation of annual events, such as residential youth holiday parties, dances, and celebrations.
• Develops and coordinates Summer Programming during summer break.
• Serves as holiday liaison for the department and oversees the completion of thank-you responses.
• Creates and maintains resource files of group curriculum/lesson plans to reuse as appropriate; creates and maintains a binder of local recreation resources.
• Provides information to homes and/or schools about available resources for outings and field trips.
• Seeks donations/discounted prices for outings and events in conjunction with the Fund Development department.
• Contributes to Clinical Meetings and Team Meetings as assigned.
• Transports youth to assigned activities.
• Provides on-call and crisis intervention services regularly.
• Adheres to Evidence-Based/Trauma-Informed Program.
• Perform on-call responsibilities on a residential campus.

Required Skills

• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
• Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight deadlines
• Ability to function well in a team environment and work well with outside vendors
• Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (verbal, written, documentation, listening).
• Ability to write routine reports and verbally communicate in a clear manner.
• Ability to be professional and courteous with a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving techniques

We Invest in You!

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Generous vacation and PTO plans
• Health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams

A Different Kind Of Employer -One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895.
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify .