SENIOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - MDHC

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of young patients! This role as a Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistant involves coordinating recreational activities, supporting psychological adjustment, and ensuring adherence to care plans. You will work closely with families and program staff to create a nurturing environment that promotes socialization and well-being. With excellent benefits and a commitment to professional growth, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Excellent individual and family benefits

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related medical or educational field preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in pediatric therapeutic programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and coordinating MDHC program activities.
• Ensure timely completion of all activity documentation.
• Mediate issues within the program team as needed.

Skills

Recreational Activities Coordination

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Associate's Degree with Relevant Experience

Job description

Location

29-01 216th Street, Bayside, NY, 11360, United States

Compensation

Base Pay: $22.23 - $38.95 / Hour

Job Category

Medical Day Healthcare Program

Employee Type

Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistant assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of recreational and related activities for the MDHC clients, supporting care, socialization, and psychological adjustment. The role supports the hospital's mission to provide high-quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager/Lead in developing, coordinating, and maintaining the MDHC program activities.
• Coordinate and implement daily operations, including scheduling client activities, group placements, and surveys.
• Ensure all activity documentation supports the treatment plan and is completed timely.
• Assist with communication to families regarding scheduling, transportation, or interpretation.
• Provide guidance and support to program staff for activities, events, and trips.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor/Manager in preparing the activities calendar and staffing schedules.
• Assist in task delegation among activities staff.
• Mediate issues within the program team as needed.
• Contribute to the care plan team by sharing information about clients' activities and behaviors.
• Participate in delivering activities for participants.
• Investigate client occurrences, notify the care team, and prepare reports as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• Close the program at the end of the last session, ensuring all clients are on their buses.
• Handle weekend emergency calls from clients, bus companies, and counselors.
• Participate in meetings and committees as directed.
• Assist with other programs such as volunteer and recreation activities as needed.

Requirements

Formal Education: Bachelor's degree in a related medical or educational field, or an Associate's Degree with at least two years of relevant experience in recreation, psychology, education, or related fields. Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Two to five years of experience working in a pediatric therapeutic program or related field.

Experience with data entry for documentation is required.

Summary

Join our team of professionals where compassion helps our young patients thrive! We recognize ability and reward excellence. Our benefits include:

• Excellent individual and family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

About Us

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to fostering a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff. We believe that our differences make us stronger and promote unity within our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V/SO).