We are currently looking to add a Recreation Coordinator to join our BRAND NEW psychiatric residential treatment facility!  
Position Summary:
Develop, plan, and implement therapeutic recreation services which support the resident treatment plans by improving the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social abilities of residents.

Pay and Schedule:

Full-Time on-site in East Bethel, MN Weekday scheduling with occasional weekends Starting at $23+ an hour!

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more

Primary responsibilities: 

Recreational Planning & Execution

Develop, coordinate, and implement physical education and leisure activity programs for clients while maintaining the safety of clients, staff, and the community Utilizes assessment tools, client survey data and child and family team input to determine individual resident needs pertaining to physical education/recreation Develops, plan, supervise and participate in recreational activities and events that support the goals of the recreation department and enhance the therapeutic treatment environment Models and teach healthy leisure values, attitudes and social skills in all recreational activities and events Collaborates and communicates with program staff to integrate the recreation treatment goals, objectives and methodology, and support the emphasis of a trauma-informed, strengths-based therapeutic treatment environment as part of the overall treatment plan.

Activity Facilitation & Coordination

Research, evaluate and implement resources and opportunities for new and continuing activities on campus and within the surrounding community. Purchases recreational equipment and supplies and assist in the annual agency budgeting process related to the recreational program. Organizes and ensure the inventory and maintenance of recreation equipment. Assists in fundraising and/or grant development for large scale recreational initiatives. Organize, facilitate, and attend events. Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services. Remains cognizant of individual resident levels/phases, privileges and restrictions and trauma triggers and adapt interactions accordingly. Engages in trauma-informed, strengths-based therapeutic interventions with client within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Reports to supervisor and team members, any signs and symptoms potentially requiring intervention or referral (suicidal or violent tendencies, self-mutilation, eating disorders, traumatic responses, etc.). Complies with all documentation standards including, but not limited to, significant event reporting, informing the family as appropriate 

Client & Program Safety & Compliance

Ensures clients’ emotional and physical safety, as well as the safety of staff and the community, and collaborate with co-workers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, strengths-based, and therapeutic Ensures compliance with all safety policies and procedures involving living areas, buildings, campus grounds and while attending off campus activities Performs First Aid/CPR procedures and respond according to established protocols in the event of an emergency situation. Perform restraints and seclusion activities as necessary to keep clients safe from self and others and report incidents to the proper individuals, to include families Maintains appropriate boundaries in all interactions and contact with clients Complies with company policies involving privacy and confidentiality for clients and their families Serves as a company representative involving external activities and community resources and relationships Transports clients as necessary Participates in other committees as assigned; Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required Understands and supports the Nexus Family Healing philosophy and treatment modalities Ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with the Confidentiality Act regarding client background and treatment, case reviews, determinations, results and/or recommendations, and are also in compliance with all HIPPA regulations, as well as company policies on privacy and confidentiality for clients and their families

Required Education and Licensure:

High School diploma A minimum of five (5) years’ demonstrated experience in a residential treatment setting with youth/adolescents, included some provisions of recreational activities Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice to Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field required. Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in a residential treatment setting required, preferably in the provision of recreational activities/programs with youth Experience working with families and trauma-exposed children and adolescents preferred

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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