Activities Coordinator SR19-Oregon State Hospital, Salem

Initial Posting Date:

08/25/2025

Application Deadline:

09/03/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4409.00-$5575.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Activities Coordinator SR19-Oregon State Hospital, Salem

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Activities Coordinator SR19 -5 Positions!

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric hospital services and patient treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of OHA with over 2,600 positions across the hospital.

This position works within the Treatment Services Department at Oregon State hospital, which provides evaluation and treatment to persons with mental illness. 

The Activities Coordinator (AC) will use recreation and leisure activity to contribute to the emotional and physical well-being of patients.  The primary purpose of the AC is to provide patients at the Oregon State Hospital access to healthy leisure opportunities during their treatment stay that can teach the benefits of wellness and physical activity.  This position enhances the therapeutic milieu and expands recreation services on the evenings and weekends by providing leisure, recreation and social activities. 

Activities Coordinators (AC) work independently to establish a positive leadership role that teaches the benefits of self-discipline and recreational activity, the use of physical exertion, and participation in individual or group activities as contributors toward mental, emotional and physical health.  The AC must be able to effectively facilitate diverse groups and utilize proactive intervention techniques, while maintaining a safe environment for patients/residents and staff.

The AC will encounter a variety of situations requiring research to find available answers. Conditions and elements of issues must be identified and analyzed to figure out interrelationships.  The AC will have clearly understood work instructions and expected results.  Choices can be made among various processes and procedures as they relate to the situation at hand.  The AC will work in a controlled environment that may change rapidly due to variable situations.  They utilize experience and knowledge and may take lead in a crisis situation until additional staff arrive to assist.

The AC will have daily contact with physically and/or mentally ill or limited and/or criminally committed persons, while providing them with recreational experiences and monitoring their behavior, ensuring that activities are consistent with established regulations.

There are currently 5 Activities Coordinator vacancies being recruited for with this posting and the schedules vary.  

For a full review of the position description, please  OSH Activities Coordinator

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Three years of experience working with mentally, emotionally, behaviorally, or physically impaired clients.

A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science (e.g. social work, human services, psychology, child development, gerontology, health, or health education) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience working in a locked facility
• Experience scheduling activities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience monitoring and documenting patient activities in a clinical environment
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary clinical setting

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This announcement is for 5 vacancies, all are full-time, perm, SEIU represented Activities Coordinator SR 19: position based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is a IN-OFFICE position working daily with individuals with active symptoms of mental illness who may exhibit significant physical aggression. The Activities Coordinator (AC) needs to be able to walk, stand for periods, run, and lift 15-50 lbs.  The AC needs to be able to interact with staff and patients, give, and receive instructions, and plan and organize tasks.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Melissa M. Perez, SPHR at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov (503) 949-3078

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We are a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery for all.  Our mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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