SENIOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - MDHC

Brief Description Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistant assists in the development, implementation, coordination and supervision of recreational and related activities for the MDHC clients providing for care, socialization and psychological adjustment. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification. Essential Duties JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Manager/Lead in the development, coordination and ongoing activities of the MDHC program.Assists Lead in the coordination and implementation of day to day operations of the programs including scheduling of client’s activities, group placement and surveys.Ensures all activity documentation, supports registrant’s treatment plan and is completed in a timely fashion.May assist with calls to families regarding scheduling, transportation or interpretation.Provides program staff with guidance and support with programming, activities, events and trips.Works with the Supervisor/Manager of MDHC in preparing the client’s activities calendar and the staffing schedule.Assists Manager with delegation of tasks between activities staff.Acts as a mediator when issues arise within the program team.Serves as a member of the care plan team, relaying information about the clients’ activities and behavior to the other staff members.Participates in the delivery of activities for the participants.Investigates client occurrences, notifies the appropriate members of the care team and prepares occurrence reports as necessary.Ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures.Closes program at the end of the last session ensuring all clients are on their respective buses.Takes weekend emergency calls from clients, bus company and counselors.Actively participates in meetings and other assigned committees, as directed by the Lead, Manager or Director.May be required to assist with other programs, i.e. volunteers and recreation, as needed. Requirements Formal education required: Bachelor’s degree in a related medical or educational field or Associates Degree with at least two years’ work experience in recreation, psychology, education or related field. Bi-lingual (Spanish) also preferred. Previous Experience Required Two to five years experience working in a pediatric therapeutic program or related field. Must have experience with data entry for documentation Summary Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients! We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits: Excellent individual/family benefitsGenerous paid time offTuition reimbursementLife insuranceFlexible spending accounts403(b) retirement plan St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO