Activities Coordinator - New Outlook

About the Role

Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress—for yourself and others. We are looking for hope-bringers and changemakers to support our mission of promoting long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
• Organize, plan, provide, and oversee program activities for client-based events and services.
• Use judgment to plan and accomplish goals in healthcare or substance abuse treatment settings.
• Plan and conduct special events, community outings, and group activities for residents.
• Multi-task, demonstrate creativity, and dedicate efforts to the population Gaudenzia serves.
• Transport and act as escort for clients to medical appointments or other business outside the facility.
• Work with the management team to create a full monthly calendar of activities, including a variety of events.
• Conduct and implement fun, engaging activities to involve residents' minds, bodies, and spirits.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in resident activities and events, encouraging all residents to find their niche.
• Prepare and post activities calendar as needed; assist in developing resident and family communications.
• Encourage and support residents in participating in activities; provide necessary personal assistance.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
• Report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff.
• Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings, as directed.
• Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences.
• Complete written reports, documentation, and electronic incident reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience in recreation, hospitality, or a similar field (1+ years preferred).
• CPR certification (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Flexible schedule; must be able to work one weekend a month.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits.
• On-the-job training.
• Upward mobility.
• Educational assistance to help you grow in this life-saving field.

Operating Principles

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day:

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
• We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
• We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency—someone's life may depend on it.