Initial Posting Date:

08/22/2023

Application Deadline:

09/03/2023

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Activities Coordinator in Treatment Services-Oregon State Hospital SR19

Job Description:

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Exciting Activities Coordinator position in Salem, Oregon on the beautiful Oregon State Hospital campus! (Please read the job description carefully for minimum requirements).

Do you have experience working with patients in a mental or behavioral health environment on the road to recovery? Are you interested in working in an environment that offers recreational therapy, including music and art to help heal patients in a profound way? Would you like to surround yourself with a team that is unified around the needs of patients? If so, please consider working with us and making a career out of helping to heal our fellow Oregonian’s struggling to recover with mental illness. Our environment is both a hospital and home setting for our patient’s so you won’t be working office hours, but you’ll be performing critical work, building important skill sets, and receiving state benefits that rival and/or exceed any employer in Oregon.

Hours are Wednesday-Saturday 0800-1900 (multiple positions) and

Sunday-Wednesday 0800-1900 (multiple positions)

In addition to the skills listed below, we’re looking for experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.

*A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

What you will do?

The Activities Coordinator (AC) will use recreation and leisure activity to contribute to the emotional and physical well-being of patients. The primary purpose of the AC is to provide patients at the Oregon State Hospital access to healthy leisure opportunities during the course of their treatment stay that can teach the benefits of wellness and physical activity. This position enhances the therapeutic milieu and expands recreation services on the evenings and weekends by providing leisure, recreation and social activities.

Activities Coordinators (AC) work independently to establish a positive leadership role that teaches the benefits of self-discipline and recreational activity, the use of physical exertion, and participation in individual or group activities as contributors toward mental, emotional and physical health. The AC must be able to effectively facilitate diverse groups and utilize proactive intervention techniques, while maintaining a safe environment for patients/residents and staff.

The AC will encounter a variety of situations requiring research to find available answers. Conditions and elements of issues must be identified and analyzed to figure out interrelationships. The AC will have clearly understood work instructions and expected results. Choices can be made among various processes and procedures as they relate to the situation at hand. The AC will work in a controlled environment that may change rapidly due to variable situations. They utilize experience and knowledge and may take lead in a crisis situation until additional staff arrive to assist.

The AC will have daily contact with physically and/or mentally ill or limited and/or criminally committed persons, while providing them with recreational experiences and monitoring their behavior, ensuring that activities are consistent with established regulations.

Behavioral Management:

Provide proactive intervention and response to behaviorally challenging and at times violent individuals requiring conflict resolution by applying and modeling evidence-based approaches (e.g., Collaborative Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing). Observe, monitor, and report challenging, violent, or socially destructive behavior and apply appropriate intervention. Spend time interacting with individuals to develop rapport to engage, encourage, and facilitate treatment process.

Activity Coordination:

Plan, design, develop, and coordinate a variety of group programs, activities, and events. Employees are familiar with the treatment needs and intervention for patients in their assigned area and align activities with the treatment needs of persons served. Ensure a safe and secure environment on- and off-site, including community activities or events. Provide direction and ensure compliance with established rules and procedures. Assist in monitoring inventory and ordering supplies to meet program, activity, or event needs.

Instruction:

Provide leadership to participants in implementing programs, activities, and events. Demonstrate and instruct appropriate life skills and behaviors. Facilitate team sports and special events. Demonstrate arts and crafts to encourage participation. Explain and demonstrate equipment use and techniques. Explain the safety rules and regulations of games and equipment and ensure that recreational services are provided in a safe manner. May direct volunteers or students or other staff.

Communication and Documentation:

Coordinate schedules of programs, activities, and events with administration, counseling, and education staff. Develop tournament schedules, playoffs, and league schedules to utilize facilities and provide for largest participation possible. Notify staff and residents of programs, activities, and events by posting schedules and notices. Document patient’s response, behavior, or incidents during program, activity, or event and report to appropriate personnel. Act as a liaison with community partners, contact off-site resources for assistance and contributions, organize volunteers or other opportunities. Write reports on program participation and progress. Maintain logs of facility use, programs, and activities.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time employment in the heart of Salem, Oregon

• A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon

• 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits

• Pension and retirement programs

*This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Resume (required)

• Attach a Cover Letter (requested)

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call

Melissa Perez

Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711)

Email: melissa.m.perez@state.or.us

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

• Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.