Recreation Specialist - Generalist

Job Details: Job Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO, Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited), Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $20.44 - $30.65Hourly, Job Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site, Job Category: Clinical,
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Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery's (AMHR) Community Connections program and help empower individuals on their recovery journey through meaningful recreation, wellness, and community engagement. As a Recreation Specialist - Generalist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and facilitate creative, strength-based activities that support clients across SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness, both on-site and throughout the community. This role provides an exciting opportunity to encourage clients to explore new experiences, build leisure and life skills, strengthen social connections, and develop a sense of accomplishment and belonging. The ideal candidate is a culturally responsive and relationship-focused professional with strong communication skills, experience collaborating with community partners, and the creativity, flexibility, and independence to adapt programming to meet diverse client needs. If you are passionate about recovery-oriented care, community inclusion, and helping individuals discover their strengths through recreation and wellness activities, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact every day.

Schedule. This is a fully On-site position working Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

$20.44 - $30.65 hourly

Essential Functions:

Teach clients life skills to improve their mental and physical health while also maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
Encourage clients to become involved in the community by identifying community-based events they have demonstrated interest in or events that have the potential to promote improved physical and/or mental health.
Plan and implement engagement in community events, physical activities, and other recreational pursuits that serve to positively impact clients’ physical and emotional health.
Manage schedule of activities and groups for clients.
Assist with ordering supplies that are needed for client activities, groups, or events.
Support wellness practices through skill development in community-based programming such as hiking, participating in a community garden project, and/or various cultural events.
Provide individualized coaching of skills in 1:1 meetings with clients, as well as small and medium-sized groups.
Encourage clients to learn and/or practice social skills.
Encourage clients to learn and/or practice coping skills.
Encourage clients to learn and/or practice health and wellness skills.
Be a resource guide for clients to access.
Ensure clients engage. Encourage clients to try new experiences.
Promote a positive environment to help clients feel safe to experience new situations.
Provide specialized knowledge of topics related to physical and mental health to encourage clients to engage in recreational activities.
Works well with clients and other team members to assess clients’ social, health, and wellness needs and how best to support clients as they work to achieve their social, health, and wellness goals.
Interact with other agencies to create a pathway for client access to community events.
Help clients overcome barriers to their recovery through the use of structured behavioral interventions aimed at learning new skills and supporting behavior change.
Meet agency documentation standards including timely documentation in the electronic health record and passing coding audit standards for documentation.
Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Qualifications: Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree is required
Previous experience working in a mental health setting is required.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
Excellent understanding of factors related to improving physical and mental health through participation in recreational activities.
Passionate about working with the population diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
Ability to work with community partners and navigate relationships.
Excellent communication skills with understanding of intercultural communications.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and internet-based computer programs.
Specialized knowledge of education and support services for assisting clients to engage in recreational activities

Required Vaccinations and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.

Benefits:

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage*
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.