State of OK JD McCarty Center

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Recreational Activity Specialist. We are looking for a compassionate individual who shows great organizational and leadership skills. This individual will work an average of 40 hours per week. The Recreational Activity Specialist will provide assistance in implementing and overseeing scheduled activities and field trips for the hospital.  This will include afternoon recreational and volunteer activities and ensures materials are available for required activities.  This individual will need to be able to accommodate their schedule on planned outings for the hospital units. 

Salary: $18.00 per hour.

Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Recreational Activities Supervisor with planning, implementing  & overseeing various leisure-time & physical education activities. Ensures all materials and/or equipment are available for scheduled activities to include completion of purchase requests when warranted. Participates in and directs scheduled recreational activities of the time with the patients and Direct Care Staff to ensure and develop appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation.
• Responsible for the sanitation of all recreational toys, materials and equipment.  Monitors recreational materials for safety compliance.  Removes items if repairs or replacement is required.  Monitors playground for cleanliness, orderliness and reports condition and recommendations to Supervisor.
• Assists in the planning, coordinating & implementing year round patient field trips into the community.  Ensures the outing is appropriate for the patient. Obtains required authorization for submitting purchase requests for all recreational activities, field trips and community outings in a timely manner.  
• Assists in scheduling of haircut appointments for patients in a timely and routine manner. Follows all hospital guidelines when making appointments.
• Assists with the inputting of patient's recreational schedule into individual patients' schedules by 3:30p.m. on Thursdays.  Interact & communicates professionally with Direct Care Specialists pertaining to the request & scheduling of activities and events for patients' recreation time.
• Communicates pertinent information pertaining to the program to the supervisor addressing issues and/or problems that arise and need to be addressed. Participates in the annual development of the Recreational Activities Department budget
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Recreational Activities Department inventory. Assists with monthly Recreational Therapy QA. Assist in monthly new hire orientation for the Recreational Therapy Department.
• Assists in the routine maintenance of center vehicles to include vehicle detail cleaning schedule.
• Complies with all safety guidelines outlined in J.D. McCarty Center policies and procedures.  Promotes Direct Care Specialist adherence to safety guidelines during recreational activities, field trips and community outings.
• Obtains and maintains all department certifications and or licenses. This includes, but not limited to, water safety certification, child passenger safety technician certification and certified drivers license. 
• Assists with the coordination, planning and overseeing of hospital volunteers and groups. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: 

• Previous hospital, recreational, or therapeutic, experience preferred.
• Educational background in medical, recreational, or therapeutic
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be comfortable working outside in the heat of the summer.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Will serve a 1-year probationary period.
• References required.
• Must be flexible to accommodate patient schedule adjustments.
• Must have flexibility in schedule to include some late nights and weekends as deemed necessary.

J.D. McCarty Center benefits include:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns 
• Tobacco and vape free facility. 
• COVID Safety protocols in place to include pre-screening, masks, routine employee testing, and use of on-line meetings to limit in-person contact when necessary.

Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.
 

J.D McCarty Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer