POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Phoenix Programs of Florida, Inc. Activities Coordinator will create, plan and oversee our activities and events calendar for the organization, primarily for our residential facility. In this role, you will organize on-site activities and off-site excursions, seeking to build a sense of community while enriching the lives of our clients. These activities may include crafts, game nights, exercise classes, or cultural enrichment (such as museum exhibits, book readings, or cooking classes). You must have a flexible work schedule to include weekends and holidays.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement a diverse array of impactful activities and events for specific age groups to include adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Engage in community outreach activities.
• Create and distribute monthly newsletter and events calendar.
• Coordinate with facility staff to ensure that all activities are safe and follow state, local and contract regulations.
• Create lesson plans and teach recreational classes such as art, music, dance, or drama.
• Supervise and support participants in group activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, and dance.
• Organizing special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 3 years of experience with event planning in recreation, hospitality, or a similar field.
• Flexible schedule.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have an energetic, positive attitude that encourages teamwork.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CEUs

• Valid Florida Driver's License and good driving record with no more than 4 points.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Work is sedentary and/or ambulant. Occasional physical exertion (lifting 30 or more pounds, walking, standing, etc.) through course of job requirement. Must be able to see, sit, stand, bend and reach. Must be able to read, write, and speak English language. Must be able to make independent decisions when needed. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with the medical, nursing, clinical and other staff. May be exposed to varying and unpredictable situations (i.e., patient behavior).

REGULARLY REQUIRED:  to sit, use arms/hands to reach, manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; written and verbal communication, ability to hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is that of a substance use treatment milieu which may include:

• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases 

Phoenix House Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants and team members will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.