Activity Specialist

Inpatient & Residential Services

Make a Difference Through Meaningful Engagement

Join our team as an Activities Specialist and play a vital role in enhancing the mental, physical, social, and cognitive well-being of residents in our inpatient and residential programs. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, you will develop and lead engaging, age-appropriate therapeutic activities that support residents in achieving their treatment goals while fostering a positive and enriching environment.

What You'll Do

As an Activities Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic recreational programs that promote resident growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate daily therapeutic and recreational activities for residents of various ages.

• Create activity plans that support treatment goals and individual resident needs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure quality resident care.

• Train Residential Care Associates on recreational activity implementation.

• Maintain activity schedules and ensure programming is delivered consistently.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including same-day service notes.

• Track supplies and communicate program needs to leadership.

• Assist with treatment plan goals as appropriate.

• Support resident care needs, including participation in restraint and seclusion procedures when required.

• Attend team meetings and maintain open communication with staff and leadership.

• Fulfill mandated reporting requirements and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience planning and implementing recreational activities in a healthcare setting.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage behaviors effectively in a group setting.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to work with individuals across all age groups.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.

Driver Requirements

Candidates who may operate company vehicles must possess:

• A valid driver's license.

• An acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational policies.

• No moving violations within the past three years preferred.

• Ability to provide an annual certified driving record and comply with vehicle-use policies.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the day.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach as needed.

• Frequent computer use and documentation.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.

• Position requires 100% on-site presence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents every day.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.

• Meaningful work supporting behavioral health and residential treatment programs.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.