Activities Specialist I BA 112

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando counties.

ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST I BA 112

JOB SUMMARY: The Activities Specialist is responsible for providing activity services within assigned program.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides activity services in groups and individually. 
• Conducts activity assessments with individuals.
• Clinical activities, occupational activities, pro social activities and relaxation activities in order to provide meaningful therapeutic environment for the program
• Attends treatment team meetings as directed and participates in and documents treatment planning. 
• Documents provision of activities services to individuals and their response to treatment.  Organizes activities materials and equipment. 
• Assists in inventory and shopping for activities supplies and materials. 
• Prepares for groups and cleans up after supplies and equipment used.
•  Facilitates recreational activities. 
• Attends specific in-services for staff development as directed.
•  Does operational office work (i.e., copies, filing) as it relates to activities therapy.
•  Facilitates group/individual activities as related to various activities. 
• Develops all activities for the program and participates in discharge planning. 
• Ability to effectively lead verbal and non-verbal group activities.  Ability to accurately observe and describe human behavior with documentation and in meetings.  Knowledge of group and individual activities beneficial for hospital psychiatric treatment.  Good interpersonal and interaction skills.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
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• Ability to drive and transport others when/or if needed
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations
• Leading group activities, interacting with patients, conducting assessments and documentation.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations

KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively lead verbal and non-verbal group activities. 
• Ability to accurately observe and describe human behavior with documentation and in meetings. 
• Knowledge of group and individual activities beneficial for hospital psychiatric treatment. 
• Good interpersonal and interaction skills.
• Able to conduct activities and keep up with documentation without immediate supervision.  Energetic, enthusiastic, and tactful in dealing with others.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field preferred
• Minimum one year experience working with the target population
• Must be Over the age of 21
• Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
• Possess a continuously valid US Driver’s license for the past three years, from date of issue required
• Safe Driving record required

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:

•      Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.

•  Other training and/or professional

•      Level II Background Clearance 

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Short Term Disability 
• Pension Plan 
• 403(b) 
• PTO over 4 weeks your 1st year! 
• Flexible Work Schedules 
• Shift and Weekend Differentials 
• And More! 

Quick Apply or through LifeStream's Website: 

https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6030993.careers?CareersSearch        

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.       

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.