Job DetailsJob Location Residential Care Facility (RCF) - Dubuque, IA Position Type Full-Time Education Level High school diploma or GED Travel Percentage Up to 10% Job Shift First Shift Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services DescriptionMonday-Friday; 12:00pm-8:00pm; 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
- On-site primary care
- PerkSpot- employee discount program
- MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
- Free talk therapy
- $0 Telehealth/urgent care
- Discounted psychiatry
- Employee assistance program
- Advancement opportunities
About the Program Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operatesseveral 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**