Activities Coordinator bei Pine Street Inn

Description

SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6:45 a.m. – 3:15pm, & Saturday & Sunday, 3pm-11pm.

Pays $22.41 per hour DOE

Location: 28 Rockwell St, Dorchester, MA 

Summary of the Position: 

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for the overall recreational therapy component of the program at 28 Rockwell St, following the models of Safe Haven.  This position provides 24 hours weekly coverage as the Activities Coordinator and 16 hours as Residential Counselor at 414 Harrison Ave. The Activities Coordinator will create and maintain a respectful atmosphere that empowers very chronic, mentally ill participants to reach their highest level of functioning.  The goal of the work will be to enhance housing stability and psychosocial rehabilitation. Due to emergency or unforeseen program needs, staff may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another Safe Haven program at any given time.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

Required:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

· Minimum of two (2) years prior work experience in a therapeutic setting, community residence or in an inpatient setting

· Experience as a team member; familiarity with the concepts of psychosocial rehabilitation and consumer empowerment 

· Experience conducting groups such as cooking or plant groups; some knowledge of chronic mental illness 

· Experience with dually diagnosed individuals 

· Experience assisting people with ADL skills; experience planning recreational activities

Preferred:

· Previous experience working with a Safe Haven Model

Requirements

Education/Training:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years prior work experience in a therapeutic setting, community residence or in an inpatient setting
• Experience as a team member; familiarity with the concepts of psychosocial rehabilitation and consumer empowerment 
• Experience conducting groups such as cooking or plant groups; some knowledge of chronic mental illness 
• Experience with dually diagnosed individuals 
• Experience assisting people with ADL skills; experience planning recreational activities

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with a Safe Haven Model