Activity Instructor 2

POSITION SUMMARY

The Activity Instructor II (AI2) works under the direction of the Manager / Supervisor, Mental Health Services to provide mobile community based services for persons with mental health problems. The AI2 assesses, develops and implements a variety of individual and group programming and supports that will engage the client with his or her environment. In collaboration with and as delegated by the case manager, the incumbent assists in providing care, supervision and support for clients and caregivers through a variety of appropriate activities that assist the client to attain their optimal level of functioning and in some cases to prevent or postpone further disability. This programming may be delivered in a variety of environments (facility, supported housing and own home or adult day programs) located throughout Prairie Mountain Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Overview :

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION

• Engages with the client to develop a therapeutic working relationship.
• Assesses individual strengths, interests, goals, barriers to goal achievement, functional and resource needs in the performance of activities related to the living, learning, working and / or social domains of functioning.
• Develops a plan with the client that is strength-based and promotes empowerment, independence, and self-responsibility.
• Works in collaboration with the client and his / her support network.
• Implements the activity plan, evaluates the client’s performance in selected tasks, including their response to the planned interventions, and provides constructive feedback that promotes personal growth.
• Provides ongoing teaching, training, guidance, and direct feedback in the implementation of a client plan.
• Monitors and modifies the client’s plan to accommodate fluctuations in functioning and / or extenuating circumstances.
• Develops and posts an activity schedule as per program requirements in order to enhance client participation in the planned activities. Evaluates and re-prioritizes the activity schedule in accordance with patient needs.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary planning, communicates with team members, and assumes responsibility for client assignments.
• Consults the Occupational Therapist, Community Mental Health Worker, and / or additional team members appropriately regarding activities for patients with specific functional impairments.

GROUP FACILITATION and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

HEALTH PROMOTION / DISEASE PREVENTION

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES