Recreation Specialist - Generalist

# Recreation Specialist - Generalist (63792)
Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011## Overview Salary Range $20.44 - $30.65 Hourly Position Type1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)
Job Shift Fully In-Person/On-Site Education Level Bachelor's Degree Category Clinical ## Description 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
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* 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…