Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $43,000 - $48,000 / year
About Youth Opportunity & St. Augustine Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. St. Augustine Youth Academy in St. Augustine, Florida, is a secure 70-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed care for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. The center integrates clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills development.
Youth typically stay according to individual treatment progress, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities including art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed nutrition promote stabilization and successful community reintegration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
About the Role
As the Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the emotional, cognitive, and social development of youth by designing and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities. These programs promote pro-social behavior, physical engagement, and reintegration into the community while enhancing coping, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and coordinate structured recreation and leisure activities
- Use intervention modalities such as creative arts, sports, dance/movement, adventure programming, and leisure education
- Provide recreational programming during non-traditional hours to promote pro-social behavior
- Assess youth capabilities, interests, and needs; adjust activities based on progress and goals
- Consult with clinicians, physicians, and treatment teams to align recreational goals with treatment plans
- Participate in care planning and team meetings
- Design instructional strategies and community reintegration activities to build skills and confidence
- Tailor programs to meet individual youth learning styles, emotional needs, and physical abilities
- Apply clinical knowledge to support individualized goal achievement
- Document treatment progress in accordance with plans of care
Other Duties Include
- Participate in team discussions, providing effective input and strategies
- Attend case conferences and family education meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
- Use appropriate teaching methods in all instruction and discharge activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
- At least one year of experience in recreational or play therapy
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred:
- Experience working with youth and adolescents in a residential or therapeutic setting
- Familiarity with group dynamics, experiential education, and Medicaid documentation
Physical Demands
- Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
- Able to actively engage in physical recreation with youth
- Must be able to transport youth or staff as needed
- Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
- Must pass PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification
Other Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must meet state criminal background check requirements
- Must meet company auto insurance and driving requirements
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
