Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant)

crestwoodcareers; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship program

BBS supervision

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Service awards

Jury duty pay

Job summary

Crestwood Vallejo is seeking a Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant) to support the activity program and plan events, ensuring residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met with compassionate care.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, a CA driver’s license, CPR, and experience in recreational and psychiatric settings. Full-time position on site at Crestwood Vallejo.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in the past five years, including 1 year full-time in an activities program in a health care setting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the activity program and plan special events per standards and policies.
• Ensure residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met individually.

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title

Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant)

Job Duties

The Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant) is responsible for assisting in the development of the activity program and planning special events by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met individually.

Schedule

Full-Time

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A valid California's driver's license.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full time in an activities program in a health care setting.
• Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Pay Range

$23.89 - $26.38 USD

About the Campus

Crestwood's program in Vallejo is based on a commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them well on the road to recovery. Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs) provide psychosocial rehabilitation programs in secure, residential settings with a focus on brief lengths of stay. Our Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE) supports independence, while providing health and wellness programs, managing both physical and behavioral problems, and promoting integration into the community.

Career Growth

It's About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California's leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [e-mail].

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