Recreational Activities Staff I (Social Work)

About the role

The Recreational Activities Staff I works independently and demonstrates initiative, discretion, and good judgment in planning and implementing social and/or recreational programs which support the development, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and siblings.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate group and/or individual activities in the playroom area to support the psychosocial, behavioral, and cultural needs of the patients and their siblings.
• Supervise patients and siblings signed into the playroom area while ensuring that rules of safety are followed.
• Effectively communicate to caregivers and providers any information pertaining to observations, interactions, or incidents that involve the well-being of the patients or their sibling’s while in the playroom.
• Provide orientation to patients, families, and providers regarding typical procedures the patient will be experiencing during their outpatient visit.
• Participate on the program’s crisis team by providing support to ensure staff and patient safety.
• Attend Core Course when topics are relevant to job related learning that have been approved by supervisor.
• Conduct occasional literature search on topics relevant to job related learning as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain materials and supplies by cleaning toys, equipment, and playroom environment in accordance with established procedures.
• Encourage developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive interactions between individuals while in the playroom. Model pro-social behaviors.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients, family, and staff.
• Maintain quality and effectiveness of patient services through the implementation of, and compliance with, all program, departmental, and Institute policies, procedures and performance improvement activities.
• Rotate between playrooms as needed and/or scheduled.
• Follow monthly themes as indicated by the supervisor or Recreation activities staff II.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred pertaining to child care/development or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in a pediatric setting (hospital, educational or structured recreational setting) required.

Pay

Minimum pay range: USD $36,955.98/Yr.

Schedule

N/A