Recreation Specialist - Physical Wellness (62167)
About the role
The Community Connections program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a peer-based program that supports clients in their recovery process. Programming is based in SAMSHA's 8 dimensions of wellness. In-person and virtual activities are offered to clients both on-site and off-site. We are seeking a Recreation Specialist - Physical Wellness.
Responsibilities
- Motivate clients to participate and stay active for a healthy lifestyle while also maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
- Help clients learn life skills to improve their mental and physical health.
- Manage schedule of exercise classes for clients, including gym/court times.
- Plan and prepare activities with adequate materials and equipment.
- Teach clients proper exercise protocol, gym equipment safety procedures, and good sportsmanship practices as vocational skills.
- Use a variety of assessment methods to track client progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Plan and implement gym/court associated activities.
- Provide individualized coaching of skills in small and medium sized groups.
- Act as a resource guide for clients to access.
- Encourage clients to try new experiences.
- Encourage clients to become involved in the community by learning valuable and marketable skills.
- Promote a positive environment to help clients feel safe to experience new situations.
- Provide specialized knowledge of education and support services for assisting clients to engage in recreation activities.
- Interact with other agencies to create a pathway for client access to community and cultural events.
- Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Science is required.
- Previous experience as a personal trainer is required.
- Previous experience working in a mental health setting is required.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
- Excellent comprehension of anatomy and physiology.
- Able to develop and implement engaging and effective physical lessons.
- Able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
- Passionate about working with the population diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Able to work with community partners and navigate relationships.
Requirements
- Required Vaccinations And TB Test.
Benefits
- Health insurance: Kaiser, Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.
Contact Information
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