Unleash your creativity and passion for making a positive impact in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma. Spero Family Services is seeking a compassionate and dynamic Therapeutic Activities Coordinator to join our team. If you are driven by the desire to support youth in their healing journey through enriching activities that foster personal growth, social connections, and life skills, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
As the Therapeutic Activities Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in organizing and leading a variety of individual and group therapeutic activities, such as art, music, sports, physical activities, and volunteerism. These activities will help youth build self-esteem, develop pro-social skills, and establish meaningful connections with peers and staff. Your creativity, energy, and dedication will provide a safe space for youth to explore new interests while supporting their emotional and therapeutic goals.
If you are passionate about helping youth grow activities, and possess the skills to create a positive, supportive environment, we invite you to join us in empowering the youth we serve and be a catalyst for their personal transformation. 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
Personnel Management: Provide direct supervision to the activities team as assigned. Duties may include recruiting, hiring, training, performance reviews, and providing corrective action plans when necessary.
Documentation: Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner. 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).
- ensure specialized supervision plans are being maintained and followed at all times
