Recreation Coordinator

Are you a compassionate mental health professional who desires to make lasting changes in the lives of others? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Recovery Center of Niagara is an organization focusing on the care and treatment of those suffering from substance and alcohol use disorder that has partnered with DailyPay for same day access to funds! Employees no longer have to wait until pay day to get their earnings. Our medical facility is located in Newfane and provides each step of care from the detox, medication assisted treatment, rehab and recovery therapy. We are currently seeking a Recreation Coordinator to join our team! The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing a weekly/monthly recreation schedule for rehab/detox patients that utilizes a variety of physical, creative, recreational, social, and entertainment-based activities, including but not limited to: Yoga, Visual Art, Story Telling, Physical exercise, Competitive Games/Sports, Music, Card/Board Games, and Watching Sports/Films. Auditing clinical group notes and group sign-in sheets. Reviewing group attendance for prizes or clinical intervention Finding/creating multimedia resources (worksheets, readings/articles, videos, etc.) to accompany group curriculum as well as training staff on utilizing/accessing group curriculum. Implementing any necessary changes to group schedule and developing a monthly recreation/events calendar and coordinating needs with the clinical director/supervisor. Developing, coordinating, and implementing bimonthly events, including but not limited to Open Mic/Talent Shows, Field Day events, Alumni Gatherings, Special Performances (recovery comedians/speakers, visiting performers, etc.) Coordinating with outside groups, and facilitators for presentations and regularly scheduled meetings Coordinating with outside agencies for outside services (Evergreen, Fidelis etc) Aesthetically improving our physical space by utilizing patient participation in art displays for walls in clinical areas, and a garden area Timely documentation of patient participation in all group/recreational activities. Updating monthly program boards Creating weekly/bimonthly order requests for all materials needed for group/recreations/events. Completing inventory for supplies Requests for supplies for: Birthdays Managing basic monthly budget for groups, event, and recreation planning. Developing, implementing and running group activity curricula for detox and rehabilitation patients for activities Other duties as assigned Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental Plans Generous Paid Time Off Sick Time Optional Aflac Insurances (auto, home, life, pet etc.) On Site Parking available Daily Pay Access MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements: 1 year or more of behavioral health experience or Equivalent education Preferred: Current NY State QHP license or certification SKILLS: Excellent communications skills Time management skills Computer skills Ability to address and solve problems effectively & efficiently. Flexibility with schedule Ability to adjust schedule based on needs or issues that may arise Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.