Activities Coordinator SR19-Oregon State Hospital=Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date:

11/21/2024

Application Deadline:

12/01/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,948 - $5,232

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Activities Coordinator SR19-Oregon State Hospital=Salem Campus

Job Description:

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The Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon is searching for an Activities Coordinator to join our team. This position is within the Treatment Services Department at Oregon State hospital, which provides evaluation and treatment to persons with mental illness.  Approximately 730 patients are served at two hospital sites through different treatment programs.   

The work hours are Sunday-Wednesday, 0800-1900. All work is performed onsite and in a fast-paced office environment.  

What you will do!

The primary purpose of the Activity Coordinator position is to provide patients at the Oregon State Hospital access to healthy leisure opportunities during their treatment stay that can teach the benefits of wellness and physical activity as well as the use of recreation and leisure activity as a contributor to emotional and physical well-being. This position also enhances the therapeutic milieu and expands treatment services on the evenings and weekends by providing leisure, recreation and social activities. 

Activity Coordination / Patient Care 

• Plan, facilitate and lead recreation of up to 32 hours activities and programming and assist with treatment groups. 
• Coordinate staff resources, structure, and implement recreation activities and programming. 
• Assist clinical staff in groups and therapeutic activities. 
• Maintain, track, and communicate an up-to-date work/events schedule. 
• Understand and apply recovery values and processes in recreation activities and programming for hospital patients. 
• Evaluate, create, develop and vary new recreation opportunities for assigned patient groups. 
• Evaluate recreation activities and programming for efficacy, feasibility and patient satisfaction.  

Communication and Documentation

• Document participation in activities, events, groups and 1:1 activity according to OSH standards. 
• Report behaviors, participation levels and needs of individual patients to Treatment Mall Manager.
• Notify staff and residents of programs, activities, and events by posting schedules and notices. 
• Maintain logs of facility use, programs and activities.

Professional Development and Department Standards

• Attend all assigned departmental and supervisory meetings unless excused by Treatment Mall Manager.
• Attend all mandatory trainings as required by OSH policies, Treatment Services department, and other trainings as assigned within one month of expiration.
• Identify personal training needs and participation in educational opportunities for continued career development.
• Meet with Treatment Mall Manager regularly.
• Report and coordinate work functions with Treatment Mall Manager.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

*This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.

A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

How to apply:

• Complete the online Application
• Attach a Cover Letter
• Attach a Resume

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa M. Perez Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711)

Email: melissa.m.perez@state.or.us

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
• Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.