Therapeutic Youth Programs & Volunteer Lead

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia is seeking an Activity and Volunteer Coordinator in Hampton, GA to design and lead recreational, educational, and wellness programs for youth in our therapeutic environment. You will collaborate with clinical and residential teams, coordinate volunteers, and build partnerships with community organizations to expand resources.

This role emphasizes youth development, social skills, service-learning, and engagement, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience coordinating activities, youth programming, volunteer programs, or related services.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals receiving behavioral health services preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate engaging group activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate structured activity programs, including creative arts, recreation, wellness, social skills, service-learning, and community engagement opportunities.
• Facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities that support youths' social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental goals.
• Create and maintain daily and monthly activity schedules and coordinate on-campus and community-based events and outings.
• Collaborate with clinical, residential, PBIS, recreation therapy, and program leadership teams to ensure programming supports individualized treatment goals.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate youth participation and engagement in activities and special programs.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and retention in partnership with the Development Department.
• Build relationships with community organizations and volunteers to enhance programming and expand available resources for youth.
• Maintain activity spaces, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe, organized, and engaging environment.
• Participate in required trainings, multidisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and assignments as directed by leadership.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Program development

Youth programming

Event planning

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia is seeking an Activity and Volunteer Coordinator in Hampton, GA to design and lead recreational, educational, and wellness programs for youth in our therapeutic environment. You will collaborate with clinical and residential teams, coordinate volunteers, and build partnerships with community organizations to expand resources.

This role emphasizes youth development, social skills, service-learning, and engagement, with opportunities for professional