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Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Activities Coordinator

Universal Hospital Services Inc., Staunton, Virginia, us, 24402

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Responsibilities Activities Coordinator

Full‑Time position with

Comprehensive Benefits ,

Generous Paid Time Off , and

Competitive Pay .

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley — a region best known for its natural beauty — in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma‑informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co‑occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42‑bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem‑solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships.

This is a challenging population; therefore, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the clinical professions. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a team‑based environment of care which includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and concerns. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At Liberty Point, you have a voice.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us at https://libertypointstaunton.com/

Schedule

Tuesday‑Sunday from 12:00pm‑8:30pm, off on Mondays and Tuesdays

Hired candidate must be able to commit to a 3‑week new employee orientation, approx. 9:30am‑5:30pm each day, Monday‑Friday.

Job Description & Essential Duties

Works with the Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) to ensure that Liberty Point has a quality and comprehensive Resident Activity and Recreation Program

Assists with the creation, implementation, coordination, and dissemination of all related resident activities and related communication

Helps plan and coordinate all resident outings, events, and activities including for Holidays, school integration days, and non‑school days

Ensures the resident activities calendar, activity notifications, and special events are effectively communicated

Assists staff and provides support to employees by introducing and educating staff to activities

Assists, demonstrates, teaches, and instructs activities to residents

Effectively inventories all activities and recreation equipment and ensures items are kept in working condition and/or replaces such items when deemed necessary through the departmental purchase request procedures

Provides resident ratio coverage in emergency or high‑need situations

Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting

Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit‑setting, response, problem‑solving, and guidance when needed

Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow‑thru with resident treatment plans and interventions

Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff

Qualifications Career Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Two (2) years experience in a psychiatric setting with adolescents and children

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire

Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Working knowledge of activities scheduling and/or recreational therapy programming

Successful candidate must be able to:

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Effectively use the full range of body motion – sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed.

Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training

Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation)

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Referral Bonus

Home/Work Life Balance

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

Free meals!

Company stock purchase discount

Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi‑weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Liberty Point is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace. A pre‑hire drug screen, pre‑hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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