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About the Role

Implement and manage all recreation and wellness programs, including special events, for all SCADD programs. This role focuses on promoting client socialization, growth, learning, and development through various activities.

Responsibilities

Promote client socialization, growth, learning & development by planning, implementing & engaging clients for activities in physical/ exercise, entertainment, social, religious, recreational/creative, and education categories.
Coordinate all recreational and wellness activities and events across the continuum.
Schedule the use of facilities and activity areas.
Set up and keep records of equipment use.
Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used, maintained and sanitized properly.
Facilitate individual and group wellness activities including coaching, milieu management, and case management.
Provide feedback to the clinical team regarding client's motivation, participation in wellness activities, and milieu interactions.
Uphold program rules, guidelines and policies and assist clients in following them.
Assess, collaborate and coordinate client’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with the care team.
Maintain safety of the milieu at all times, including awareness of client location and high-risk situations.
Maintain wellness program schedule and special events schedule in coordination with other program schedules.
Perform light janitorial duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in recreation management, physical education or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and experience in Substance use and community supports services preferred.
Experience with and the ability to plan, coordinate, promote and evaluate inclusive programs and activities.
CPR Certification preferred.
Valid Driver's license with the ability to drive a company vehicle required.

Location

Southeastern Connecticut

Work Type

Weekends and occasional week days

Education Level

Associate's degree in recreation management, physical education or a related field

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Multiple Medical Plans
Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
Vacation and Sick accruals
11 paid Holidays
40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
Paid Licensure Reimbursement

About the Company

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut.
Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut.
We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and we know that strong, compassionate leadership at every level is what makes that possible.
When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.