Activities Coordinator Job Listing at Mind Springs Health in Grand Junction, CO (Job ID 117444)

Description

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy
403b Retirement Benefits with 6% company match
 

Remote Work: This position does not work remotely

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Minimum three (3) years previous experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses and experience developing activity programming preferred.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for coordinating and conducting activities designed to meet the individual needs of patients.  Responsible for overseeing special projects related to activities and customer service, as needed.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):

• Knowledge regarding appropriate activities for psychiatric patients.
• CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider prior to independent patient care required.
• CPI Training/Certification required prior to independent patient care required.  Must have ability to perform duties required by CPI training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise frequent independent judgment and initiative.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer.  Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites.  May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.