Recreation Assistant

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 32,566; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant in Kingsburg, California. This role involves assisting in the development of activity programs and planning special events while ensuring the spiritual and emotional needs of residents are met.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license, and CPR certification, along with experience in recreational programs. Competitive pay and various benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of experience in a social or recreational program in healthcare.
• Minimum of one year in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the activity program and planning special events.
• Ensure residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met.

Skills

Experience in recreational programs

Knowledge of CPR

Valid California Driver’s License

Experience with the mentally ill

Education

High school diploma or GED

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!

Title: Recreation Assistant

Job Duties

The 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 or GED.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full‑time in an activities program in a health‑care setting.
• Minimum of one year of 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: $21 USD - $23.64 USD

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].

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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