Life Enrichment Coordinator (Youth Residential program) bei OhioGuidestone

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Design, plan, and facilitate a variety of activities including recreational, educational, and team-building exercises on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure that activities are age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to meet the needs of individual residents based on their treatment plans.
• Collaborate with program management, therapists, counselors, and other clinical staff to ensure that activities align with the therapeutic goals for each resident.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings to help determine appropriate activities that support residents’ emotional and behavioral growth.
• Supervise residents during activities, providing guidance and ensuring safe, appropriate behavior in both structured and unstructured settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies in accordance with treatment protocols to promote positive interaction and conflict resolution.
• Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding residents’ behavior and engagement during activities.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe environment and adhere to facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all residents are supervised at all times and that activities are implemented in a manner that minimizes risks.
• Coordinate off-site excursions, community outings, and recreational events (when appropriate), enhancing residents’ exposure to new experiences and environments.
• Build relationships with community partners, volunteers, and organizations that can enhance the activities program.
• Foster a sense of community, teamwork, and positive social interactions among residents through group activities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, attendance, and resident progress related to participation in activities.
• Prepare reports on program effectiveness and resident engagement for supervisory staff.
• Provide training to staff and volunteers on leading activities, behavior management techniques, and fostering positive interactions with youth.
• Model appropriate interaction styles and guide other staff in supporting residents during activities.
• Provide coverage in cottages as needed to maintain appropriate staffing ratios
• Correctly utilize physical techniques as instructed by the agency approved behavioral safety system. 
• Complete all required training prior to deadline, both in person and online through the agency’s learning management system.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience working with youth in a residential or therapeutic setting, with a focus on activity coordination or therapeutic program development.

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• The ability to physically restrain residents whose ages, heights and weights vary according to agency approved behavioral safety system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage youth in a positive and meaningful way.
• Ability to design and lead group activities, with creativity and a focus on personal development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
• Ability to lead physical activities (e.g., sports, outdoor activities) and engage with youth in a variety of settings.
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up equipment as needed.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, holidays and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully meet pre-employment drug screen, physical, TB and background requirements.

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.  ^#IND1