Recreation/ Community Integration Coordinator

COMHAR, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. is seeking an Activities Planner in Easton, PA for the Recreation/Community Integration Coordinator role. The position supports recovery-focused recreational activities within the LTSR program and engages with community partners to enrich client experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or therapeutic recreation, plus 2 years in mental health and strong communication skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• 2 years of experience working in Mental Health.
• Prior experience planning/coordinating activities and with community engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work well with people; creative problem solving; knowledge of behavioral health systems; ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recreational activities within the LTSR and community from a recovery framework.
• Collaborate with the LTSR Peer Government to create activity schedules reflecting individuals' needs and recovery goals.
• Organize and attend community integration opportunities and coordinate transportation as needed.
• Build relationships with community organizations to offer growth and new experiences.
• Submit activity schedules and budget projections; manage costs and track receipts.
• Document in clinical charts and logs; conduct initial and annual recreation assessments.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings; report concerns to the Program Director.
• Attend meetings and training sessions; contribute to Quality Improvement efforts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creative problem solving

Behavioral health knowledge

Independent work

Flexibility/adaptability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Description

At COMHAR, it’s our mission to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.

Our Forensic LTSR program located in Easton, PA is now looking for an Activities Planner to fill our Recreation/Community Integration Coordinator role

Shift Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Pay Rate

$19.00/HR

Responsibilities

• The Recreation/ Community Integration Coordinator works from a recovery framework within the team providing recreational activities within the LTSR and community, therapeutic interventions (evidenced based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.
• Partnering with the LTSR Peer Government in designing all activity schedules, including those for holidays and weekends, which reflect individual's needs, interests, recovery plans/goals. Submission of activity schedules to Director at least one month prior to the beginning of the schedule.
• Organizing and attending community integration/inclusion opportunities, activities, and vacations and consulting with appropriate staff on those individuals interested and able to participate.
• Establishing relationships with community organizations and other resources that will foster growth, skill building opportunities, and offer individuals new experiences.
• Coordination of all transportation needs related to the schedules. Timely submission of all vehicle and driver requests in a cost-effective manner.
• Timely and accurate submission of activity budget projections and actual cost receipts.
• Documenting in clinical chart and residential logs as required.
• Completing initial and annual recreation assessments for all individuals
• Participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Immediate reporting of all crises, concerns, and/or unusual incidents; accurate and timely reporting of all non-emergent program issues and/or staff problems to Program Director.
• Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assigned
• Participation in Quality Improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• 2 years of experience working in Mental Health
• Prior experience planning/coordinating activities and with community engagement.
• Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills and work well with people; good, creative problem solving skills; knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources; ability to work independently, and be flexible/adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast paced work environment; computer skills required.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.