Ignite your passion for helping youth thrive and make a lasting impact in their lives. Spero Family Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Activities Assistant to join our team. If you are inspired to support youth in their healing journey through engaging and therapeutic activities that foster personal growth, connection, and life skills, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
As a Therapeutic Activities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of individual and group therapeutic activities, including art, music, sports, physical activities, and volunteerism. You will work closely with the Therapeutic Activities Coordinator and other staff to help create a safe, supportive environment where youth can explore new interests, build self-confidence, and develop positive relationships. Your role will help facilitate staff-youth connections and promote pro-social behaviors while assisting in the overall enrichment of the youth's experience.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and have the energy and commitment to support their personal growth through meaningful activities, we invite you to join us and help create a brighter future for those we serve. This position will primarily work evening and weekend shifts due to the nature of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
Activity Development and Schedule: Create and schedule opportunities for recreational, therapeutic, and leisure activities for clients. Activities should focus on promoting physical/emotional well-being of the youth and promoting community integration and healthy boundaries. Duties may include:
- providing transportation to-and-from activities and providing assessments related to activities
- direct supervision (in ratio) of youth in assigned program(s) during activities
- ensure specialized supervision plans are being maintained and followed at all times
Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation of services. Duties may include:
- Medicaid eligible treatment notes for individual and group service delivery
- meeting established treatment targets
Treatment Culture: Ensure activities align with the Residential Treatment program plan and the agency’s CARE philosophy. Become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
