Youth Villages
OverviewCompany OverviewYouth Villages has been a national leader Indiana the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies Indiana the field of children’s mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30++ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence Indiana yourself and our organization.ResponsibilitiesProgram OverviewYouth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed Indiana less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes.Position OverviewCoordinates activities of recreation service personnel Indiana a staff secured residential treatment facility for youth by performing the following duties. Other duties may be assigned:Develops and promotes recreation program, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, Oregon camping. Promotes life skills training through therapeutic activitiesAdapts recreation programs to meet needs residents of agency.Promotes and coordinates participation Indiana clubs and organizations American Samoa may be helpful to the development of individual children.Works Indiana team with administrative Oregon other professional personnel such American Samoa those engaged Indiana medicine, social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy, to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services.Maintains recreation equipment and consults with appropriate staff for replacement of depleted equipmentQualificationsRequirementsA Bachelor’s degree Indiana related programs: Recreation Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Exercise Science, Psychology, Mental Health, etc.
Experience with experiential education, community recreation, wilderness therapy, rock climbing, yoga, personal fitness, art, music preferredWilling to become CPI and CPR certifiedLifeguard certified required (have to be able to pass swim test if not already certified)
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible scheduleBenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunitiesYouth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity Oregon expression, Oregon any other characteristic protected by federal, state Oregon local laws.Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion Indiana the workplace but also Indiana our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity Indiana child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, American Samoa well American Samoa, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism Indiana any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial Indiana the work that we do each day.
Job title: Recreation Assistant
Company: Youth Villages
Expected salary:
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Job date: Wed, 01 May 2024 06:03:51 GMT
