Activity Assistant

Starlite Recovery is looking for a full-time Activity Assistant to join our team!

For over 66 years, Starlite Recovery Center has been providing adult clients in the heart of the Hill Country in Center Point, Texas, with caring and highly effective drug rehab for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring issues.

Starlite Recovery Center is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States, United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.

SCHEDULE:

Sunday - Thursday 9am-5:30pm

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.

• Examples include group facilitation in art, music, yoga, pilates, zumba

• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.

• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.

• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.

• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.

• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.

• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.

• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ropes Certification (training available upon hire).

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility