Activity Specialist - Whitehall Campus

About the role

The Activity Specialist at Whitehall Campus helps enrich youth's lives and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. You will help promote therapeutic recreation to include indoor and outdoor sports and physical activities, lead groups and motivate youth!

Schedule

• Sunday – Thursday, 9 am – 5:30 pm
• Friday and Saturday off

Job Duties

• Plan, organize, and conduct activities in one or more therapy services
• Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and provide input on the youth's progress and therapy programs
• Document the youth's behavior, compile progress reports, and maintain necessary records
• Escort and monitor youth during off-campus activities
• Oversee the use and care of equipment and supplies used for therapy activities; may perform minor equipment maintenance
• Conduct other activity-based groups as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school coursework with an emphasis in recreation management, music, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field, or experience in planning, coordinating, or directing activity or therapy services.

Other: A valid driver's license is required. Must be 21 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: methods for planning and conducting therapeutic activities; the principles and methods of therapeutic interventions; the fundamentals and rules of various games, sports, and related leisure activities
• Skill in: delivery of one or more therapy services; working cooperatively with facility personnel; utilizing therapy methods and techniques in carrying out therapeutic activities; communicating with youth and staff and understanding their problems and needs; deterring deviant behavior; observing, documenting, and evaluating assigned therapy services
• Ability to: form effective relationships with youth; obtain and maintain youth interest and participation in activities; instruct youth how to perform an activity; observe and document behavior; keep records and compile reports

Pay

Starting pay is $22.279/hr with a $3 facility differential

Benefits

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.