Activity Therapy Support Specialist

Brightwell; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwell is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the delivery of Activity Therapy services under the Rec Therapy Director. The role focuses on facilitating therapeutic activity groups, reinforcing healthy coping skills, and promoting positive behavioral changes across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical functioning.

Responsibilities include monitoring client participation, reporting observations, documenting progress in the Master Treatment Plan, and assisting with new

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication are essential; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating therapeutic activity groups and interventions.
• Monitor client participation and report observations to the Rec Therapy Director and team.
• Document behavior observations and progress on treatment plans and discharge notes.
• Instruct clients on safe use of equipment during activity therapy sessions.
• Attend trainings to stay current with best practices in therapeutic recreation.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Job description

Brightwell is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the delivery of Activity Therapy services under the Rec Therapy Director. The role focuses on facilitating therapeutic activity groups, reinforcing healthy coping skills, and promoting positive behavioral changes across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical functioning.

Responsibilities include monitoring client participation, reporting observations, documenting progress in the Master Treatment Plan, and assisting with new