Position Title: Activities Coordinator Reports to: Director of Success Club Fellowship Program General Description: Plan and organize a variety of social and recreational activities for clients in agency's residential programs and members of Success Club Fellowship Program. Assist clients in developing hobbies and learning how to effectively use leisure time. Provide transportation as needed. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Staff must be knowledgeable about clients' rehabilitation plans and provide interventions in accordance with client centered goals. 2. Provide client crisis interventions and support services as needed. 3. Record significant behavioral observations in Pathways' cloud-based application, prepare written reports as necessary, report all unusual behaviors to supervisor, and prepare incident reports as mandated. 4. Assist in day-to-day operation of the Success Club Fellowship Program. Work with Director and program members to develop, plan and coordinate weekly and monthly activities at the Program. 5. Ensure compliance with all state and municipal regulations pertaining to program operation. 6. Plan and carry out small activity groups for clients (e.g. field trips, sports activities, etc.) 7. Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, case conferences and other meetings as necessary. 8. Other duties and special projects as assigned. 9. Provide transportation for clients to and from program; transport clients to routine appointments as needed; willing to obtain licensure to drive passenger van. 10. Keep agency vehicles safe and up to date with maintenance and inspections. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Knowledge of basic principles of human development and psychopathology. 2. Ability to teach and promote the development of basic independent living skills 3. Basic understanding and empathy for the needs of the seriously mentally ill. 4. Knowledge of Basic First Aid, crisis intervention and emergency principles. Qualifications: 1. Minimum of an Associate's degree in Human Services or related field or previous experience working with people with mental illness. 2. Valid driver's license and use of car during normal business hours. EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Pathways is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, disability, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, the presence of a non-job related handicap, or any other legally protected status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. No phone calls please. Company Description www:pways.org Pathways is a private, non-profit agency that provides services for adults who suffer from severe and prolonged mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Programs include safe, affordable housing with varying levels of support, case management, and rehabilitation services. Our staff consists of a dedicated group of professionals and paraprofessionals, providing individualized care and attention, enabling each client to focus on personal strengths while learning and refining community living skills. Service plans are flexible and reflect a client's goals, ability, and current level of functioning. Short term, transitional, and long-term support are available, depending on need. Clients receive psychiatric care at local mental health clinics. Pathways' staff works closely with psychiatrists and other members of the clinical team to ensure clients follow through with all treatment recommendations. Medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention are provided by Pathways to support clients' efforts to manage their mental illness and live safely and productively in their home community. Funding for Pathways is provided by the CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the United Way of Greenwich, and corporate and private donors. An active Board of Directors, comprised of community volunteers and relatives of mentally ill adults, establishes and maintains high standards for the quality of care and service provided.
www:pways.org\r\nPathways is a private, non-profit agency that provides services for adults who suffer from severe and prolonged mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Programs include safe, affordable housing with varying levels of support, case management, and rehabilitation services.\r\n\r\nOur staff consists of a dedicated group of professionals and paraprofessionals, providing individualized care and attention, enabling each client to focus on personal strengths while learning and refining community living skills. Service plans are flexible and reflect a client’s goals, ability, and current level of functioning. Short term, transitional, and long-term support are available, depending on need.\r\nClients receive psychiatric care at local mental health clinics. Pathways’ staff works closely with psychiatrists and other members of the clinical team to ensure clients follow through with all treatment recommendations. Medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention are provided by Pathways to support clients’ efforts to manage their mental illness and live safely and productively in their home community.\r\n\r\nFunding for Pathways is provided by the CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the United Way of Greenwich, and corporate and private donors. An active Board of Directors, comprised of community volunteers and relatives of mentally ill adults, establishes and maintains high standards for the quality of care and service provided.