Activities Aide - Weekends

ACTIVITIES AIDE, GREENWOOD CARE, EVANSTOWN, IL - WEEKENDS

Greenwood Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) in Evanston, IL, has an opening for an Activities Aide for our consumers.

This is a part time, weekends position, with 2nd shift hours. May be opportunities for shift coverage during the week. $18 per hour.

Responsibilities of the Part Time Activities Assistant:

• Assist with daily in house activities for consumers that are designed to enhance quality of life
• Assist with outings to shopping centers, movies, community events, etc.
• Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations
• Maintain all related records, documents, and schedules

Requirements of the Part Time Activities Assistant:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Activities experience, preferably in a mental health residential environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Comfortable driving 12 seat van
• Have valid Driver's License and a good driving record (we will run MVR check on Driver's License)
• Bilingual a big plus
• Must have compassion and understanding of psychiatric population

Greenwood Care is dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric illnesses. Located in a residential housing setting in beautiful Evanston, Illinois, we treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as those who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorders.

Equal Opportunity Employer