Recreation Aide in Cornholme

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self‑injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE‑approved and certified facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction to residents.
• Lead, organize, and schedule intramural sporting events for residents.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for staff and residents.
• Work flexible hours to accommodate daily scheduled residential events.
• Understand the psychological needs of residents and maintain basic awareness of psychological needs in a residential environment.
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, and community members.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Possess knowledge of and ability to implement behavioral management strategies and de‑escalation techniques; good written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Previous experience working in a residential or psychiatric setting with children and adolescents preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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