Recreation Specialist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Education-bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field is required Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans. Monday-Friday-8:00AM-4:30PM Location-MO-SSM health Saint Louis University West Pavilion Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today! Job Summary Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Primary Responsibilities Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals. Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions. Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization. Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field Experience No experience required Physical Requirements Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. Required Professional License and/or Certifications None Benefits Paid Parental Leave: We offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. ( #J-18808-Ljbffr