Life Enrichment Specialist-Part-Time

Salary: $19.06 Hourly
Location : Community Treatment Center, 3150 Gershwin Dr. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00702
Department: Human Services - Community Treatment Center
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
A position with responsibility for assisting long-term care residents with leisure and recreational activities that supports improved quality of life and socialization.

Part-time, .4 position available. Daytime hours on weekdays and weekends.
Essential Duties
Assists in creating a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental health of residents.
Provides resident care to meet the individual activity needs of the residents.
Organizes and plans group and individual activities to meet resident's social/emotional needs.
Collaborates with others to establish and plan monthly groups and creates monthly Activity calendars.
In conjunction with the facilities department maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents.
Provides resident care to meet the physical needs of the residents such as feeding; as deemed appropriate after necessary training
Provides supportive care relative to the emotional and psychosocial needs of residents.
Implement individualized activity interventions as outlined in resident care plans.
In conjunction with the therapy department and nursing department, provides activities or simple food prep related to activities on the households as assigned.
Takes residents on community outings for recreational or educational purposes and assists with other resident transportation needs.
Observes residents and reports any change in client behavior/condition to Registered Nurse/ immediately and respond to emergency and crisis situations.
Maintains the confidential nature of all residents and business information.
Attends staff meetings, attends in-service and outside agency training sessions if appropriate.
Assists with completion of Minimum Data Set interviews and documentation, as deemed appropriate after necessary training.
Assists in completing quarterly progress notes on each resident's status and participation in activities.
Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Completes all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience working with individuals with mental health and/or memory concerns is encouraged
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities. Activities may include arts and crafts, holiday events, outdoor activities, music or drama, religious activities, etc. Activities are meant to foster socialization and relaxation and improve daily living skills.
Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents.
Ability to motivate residents and observe individual resident responses during activity groups.
Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening or unpredictable behavior.
Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with residents and family members.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing resident care.
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill clients.
Knowledge of principles of documentation.
Knowledge of basic principles of active treatment.
Knowledge of basic principles of behavior modification and appropriate application of behavior modification techniques.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 30 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving.
Using hand(s) for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling.
Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
Must be free from communicable disease.
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Brown County offers a substantial benefit package. Here is some information:

Eligible Employees:
You may enroll in the Brown County benefits if you are an employee classified as a 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) working at least 18.75 or 20 hours per week.


Health Care:
Emplify Health by Bellin Nearsite Healthcare: Those enrolled in the County's health plan can access primary care, urgent care, lab work, physical and occupational therapy services at designated Bellin locations at no cost to the plan member.
Bellin Health FastCare: This convenient care clinic offers employees and dependents enrolled in the health plan to seek care at any FastCare location at no cost.
Teladoc: Offered at $0 employee cost.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Offered through AllOne Health at $0 employee cost.


Medical Benefits:
Brown County's medical plan is administered by UMR. CVS Caremark administers the prescription drug benefits portion. We have a tiered system for employee contributions.

One Pass Select gym program:
Brown County offers two dental plans, Delta Dental allows you to choose any dentist while the Care Plus plan requires you to see a Dental Associates dentist.


Dental Plan:
We offer a subscription-based fitness and well-being program that supports a healthier lifestyle.


Vision:
We offer a voluntary vision plan through EyeMed Insight Network.


Flex Spending:
Healthcare FSA is offered as a cost savings tool to help with common medical expenses not covered by your insurance.


Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here:

We also offer Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.