Activities Coordinator-Sr 19-Oregon State Hospital-Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date:

04/23/2024

Application Deadline:

05/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,776 - $5,232

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Activities Coordinator-SR 19-Oregon State Hospital-Salem Campus

Job Description:

The Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon is seeking to hire an Activities Coordinator for our Treatment Mall.

We are a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery for all. Our mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment.

This position is within the Treatment Services Department, Butterfly Unit Wednesday-Saturday, 0800-1900 at Oregon State hospital, which provides evaluation and treatment to persons with mental illness. Approximately 730 patients are served at two hospital sites through different treatment programs.

The primary purpose of the Activities Coordinator position is to provide patients at the Oregon State Hospital access to healthy leisure opportunities during the course of their treatment stay that can teach the benefits of wellness and physical activity as well as the use of recreation and leisure activity as a contributor to emotional and physical well-being. This position also enhances the therapeutic milieu and expands treatment services on the evenings and weekends by providing leisure, recreation and social activities.

What will you do?

Activity Coordination / Patient Care

• Plan, facilitate and lead recreation of up to 32 hours activities and programming and assist with treatment groups.

• Coordinate staff resources, structure and implement recreation activities and programming.

• Assist clinical staff in groups and therapeutic activities.

• Maintain, track, and communicate an up-to-date work/events schedule.

• Understand and apply recovery values and processes in recreation activities and programming for hospital patients.

• Evaluate, create, develop and vary new recreation opportunities for assigned patient groups.

• Evaluate recreation activities and programming for efficacy, feasibility and patient satisfaction.

Communication and Documentation

• Document participation in activities, events, groups and 1:1 activity according to OSH standards.

• Report behaviors, participation levels and needs of individual patients to Treatment Mall Manager.

Behavioral Management

• Use behavioral management skills in working with patients in accordance with OSH Policies and procedures.

• Know and follow security and safety policies and procedures established by OSH.

• Participate in Safe Together drills according to department standards.

• Observe, monitor and report challenging, violent or socially destructive behavior and apply appropriate interventions.

Cultural Competency and Diversity

• Demonstrate recognition and appreciation of the value of individual and cultural differences.

• Ensures that service delivery is provided in a culturally competent way; measures that printed materials are available in different languages as needed and/or in alternate format; bilingual services available and facilities are accessible for all consumers.

• Understands how to access OEI Diversity Coordinator within with questions or practical assistance with service delivery.

Working daily with individuals with active symptoms of mental illness who may exhibit significant physical aggression. Work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.  Maybe required to work hours subject to change with little notice.  Maybe required to work hours that exceed the assigned schedule, i.e. double shift or a different shift in addition to assigned schedule.  Needs to be able to walk, stand for periods, run, and lift 15-50 lbs.  Needs to be able to interact with staff and patients, give, and receive instructions, and plan and organize tasks.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

• This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.

A Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach Resume

Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact-

Melissa Perez Voice: [503-209-7058], TTY: [711]

Email: melissa.m.perez@dhsoha.state.or.us

Additional Information

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• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time - unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.