Activity Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location

Residential Care Facility (RCF) - Dubuque, IA

Position Type

Full-Time

Travel Percentage

Up to 10%

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Monday-Friday; 12:00pm-8:00pm; including one Saturday & one Sunday a month.

Your Role

As an Activity Coordinator, your primary responsibilities include coordination and provision of habilitation services to clients. In addition, you will:

• Teaching necessary problem solving and independent living skills.
• Completing and posting activity calendar by the first of every month.
• Facilitating social recreation activities within the facility and the community.
• Completing incident reports within 24 hours and complete all charting within 24 hours.
• Helping with weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Other DSP responsibilities on down time or if floor coverage is needed.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required (GED or NCR accepted).
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Excellent time management, organization and flexibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and professionally.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Good teamwork mentality and client focused work ethic.
• Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental health challenges.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Prior experience with health care documentation.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

About the Program

Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operatesseveral 5 bed group homes and a 60+ bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a steppingstone from hospitalizations to independent living, these programs provide supervision in a safe, secure, and protected environment, with the following support:

• 24 hour staffing and supervision
• Individual counseling and care coordination
• Mental health support
• Medication management
• Social and community integration
• Physical and emotional health development
• Recreational activities (structured and unstructured)
• Daily living skills education and instruction

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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