What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY ASSISTANT position at Independence Health System?
Position in the West Place Drop-In Center. The Therapeutic Activities Assistant who will model recovery based behavior in a community based behavioral health program. A Drop-In Center is a central place for self-help, advocacy, education and socialization. As a therapeutic activities assistant the job provides an opportunity for assisting mental health consumers on socializing and networking that addresses the isolation felt by many, especially those in mental health recovery.
1. Engaging membership in activities.
2. Assist in preparing and cooking meals.
3. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the program.
4. Participate in and accompany members in outing and activities.
5. Ensure the safety of the program, program’s property, and individuals attending the program.
6. Complete documentation that is associated with the program.
9. Follow all program and organization policies and procedures.
“Ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Physical Conditions chart; and the ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Conditions chart (see attached charts)”
1. Ability to effectively engage and motivate members to participate in activities
offered at Drop In
2. Act honestly and ethically in all member interactions
3. Ability to effectively work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and encourage building of natural community support
4. Closing of Drop-in center
• Customer service
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications/Experience
- High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
- Customer service experience
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Behavioral Health experience
- Experience in Healthcare setting.
License, Certification & Clearances
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required)
- Act 33 Clearance with renewal