Recreation/ Community Integration Coordinator

COMHAR, Inc.; Town of Easton (WI); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. is seeking an Activities Planner for its LTSR program in Easton, WI, to provide recreational and community integration activities. This role involves designing activity schedules, fostering community relationships, and coordinating transportation and budgeting.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in mental health settings. Strong communication skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment are essential.

COMHAR is a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering individuals through health and human services.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in Mental Health.
• Prior experience planning/coordinating activities and with community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational activities within the LTSR and community.
• Organize community integration opportunities and activities.
• Coordinate transportation needs related to activity schedules.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of behavioral health systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Job 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.