Wellness and Recreation Assistant

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Multiple medical plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% match

Vacation and sick accruals

11 paid holidays

Education/Training annually

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. seeks a Wellness and Recreation Assistant in southeastern Connecticut to coordinate and support recreation and wellness activities across programs.

You will assist the Coordinator with client activities, schedule facilities, track equipment and help maintain a safe, engaging milieu. Requires an associate degree in recreation management, CPR preferred, and a valid driver’s license with ability to drive a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience planning, coordinating, promoting, and evaluating inclusive programs and activities.
• Knowledge and experience in substance use and community supports services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive a company vehicle.
• Associate’s degree in recreation management or related field; equivalent combination considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan and prepare recreation and wellness activities for all SCADD programs.
• Promote client socialization, growth and learning through categorized activities (physical/exercise, entertainment, social, recreational/creative, education).
• Schedule facilities and activity areas; set up and maintain records of equipment use.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are used, maintained and sanitized properly.
• Facilitate individual and group wellness activities, including coaching and milieu management.
• Provide feedback to clinical team on client motivation and participation.
• Maintain program rules and assist clients in compliance.
• Assist with discharge planning in coordination with care team.
• Maintain safety of the milieu and awareness of client location and high-risk situations.
• Maintain wellness and events schedules in coordination with program schedules.
• Perform light janitorial duties.

Skills

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Program coordination

Event planning

Wellness programming

Education

Associate’s degree in recreation management

Job description

Wellness and Recreation Assistant - Southeasty Connecticut

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization, and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement

What You'll Do:

The Wellness and Recreation Assistant responsibilities include assisting with the coordination, planning and preparing of all recreation and wellness activities and special events for all SCADD programs. The individual will assist the Coordinator with all client activities throughout the SCADD continuum.

• Promote client socialization, growth, learning & development by planning, implementing & engaging clients for activities in the following categories: physical/ exercise, entertainment, social, religious, recreational/creative, education.
• Coordinate all recreational and wellness activities and events across the continuum.
• Schedule the use of facilities and activity areas.
• Set up and keep records of equipment use.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used, maintained and sanitized properly.
• Facilitate individual and group wellness activities including coaching, milieu management, and case management.
• Provide feedback to the clinical team in regard to client’s level of motivation, participation in wellness activities and milieu interactions.
• Uphold program rules, guidelines and policies and assists clients in following all rules, guidelines and policies.
• Help assesses, collaborate and coordinate client’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Maintain safety of the milieu at all times. This includes awareness of client location and high-risk situations.
• Maintain wellness program schedule and special events schedule in coordination with other program schedules.
• Perform light janitorial duties.

What You'll Need:

• Associate’s degree in recreation management, physical education or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience in Substance use and community supports services preferred.
• Experience with and the ability to plan, coordinate, promote and evaluate inclusive programs and activities.
• CPR Certification preferred
• Valid Driver's license with the ability to drive a company vehicle required

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and we know that strong, compassionate leadership at every level is what makes that possible. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.

Weekends and occasional week days