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Activity Coordinator

Hillcrest Family Services
place Dubuque, 52002
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
COVID
Medication Management
ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy

About Job

Monday-Friday; 9:00am-5:00pm; including one Saturday & one Sunday a month.

Your Role

As an Activity Coordinator, your primary responsibilities include coordination and provision of habilitation services to clients. In addition, you will:

  • Teaching necessary problem solving and independent living skills.
  • Completing and posting activity calendar by the first of every month.
  • Facilitating social recreation activities within the facility and the community.
  • Completing incident reports within 24 hours and complete all charting within 24 hours.
  • Helping with weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.
  • Other DSP responsibilities on down time or if floor coverage is needed.

What You Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent required (GED or NCR accepted).
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to meet agency driving requirements.
  • Excellent time management, organization and flexibility.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and professionally.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Good teamwork mentality and client focused work ethic.
  • Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental health challenges.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
  • Prior experience with health care documentation.
  • CPR/First Aid certification.

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

  • Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
  • Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 80 hours sick time
  • 2 wellness days
  • Staff development and training
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
  • Employer paid CEU's through Relias
  • PerkSpot- employee discount program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Advancement opportunities

About the Program

Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operates several 5 bed group homes and a 60+ bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a steppingstone from hospitalizations to independent living, these programs provide supervision in a safe, secure, and protected environment, with the following support:

  • 24 hour staffing and supervision
  • Individual counseling and care coordination
  • Mental health support
  • Medication management
  • Social and community integration
  • Physical and emotional health development
  • Recreational activities (structured and unstructured)
  • Daily living skills education and instruction

About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

COVID
Medication Management

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Private Practice
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences