**Overview** **University of Utah Health is seeking an additional Challenge Course Facilitator for our ROPES Challenge Course team at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)!** **We're seeking outgoing individuals with at least one year of paid work experience in facilitating group activities (e.g. coaching, summer camps, ski/winter sport instruction, counselors, wilderness therapy) to join our awesome team.** This position is responsible for planning and implementing community-based challenge course groups and related activities. Facilitators will also gain professional experience in project development, managing technology platforms, and multimedia initiatives. Experience directly in challenge courses is not required. PRN/part-time shifts and hours may vary from week to week, depending on classes and schedules. Facilitators can expect to work 12 hours a week from September through April and at least 24 hours or more per week from May through August. 40 hours of required training must be completed within 30 days of hire. A bit more about our program: **R** ecognizing **O** pportunity through **P** roblem-Solving, **E** xperiences and **S** upport The HMHI ROPES Challenge Course is an incredible resource for HMHI patients, and community groups, teams, programs, and organizations. Our beautiful challenge course is one of the largest course in the state. More information is found here:http://uofuhealth.org/ropes Our clients include but are not limited to the following: + Community-based adult and youth agencies, nonprofit organizations, and church groups + Therapeutic treatment groups, residential programs, parent weekends, and recovery groups + Corporate and work groups seeking team alignment, increased trust, outcome management, and the ultimate staff meeting + University and grade school groups, departments, courses, and teams **Corporate Overview:** The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our four hospitals and seventeen clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. **_It's been a winning 12 years..._** _University of Utah Health credits its employees for its national ranking as a Top 10 Academic Medical Center for quality and safety for_ **_12_** _consecutive years!_ _In addition to its placement on the top 10 list, U of U Health also ranked 2nd in Vizient’s Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Awards in 2021. This is the fifth year in a row the U has ranked in the top five in this category._ _And according to Becker's Hospital Review, analysis on ranking and award agencies for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction, University of Utah Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 great hospitals in America four years in a row._ _In November 2019, the Huntsman Family announced a commitment of $150 million to UNI to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The institute is expected to become a nationally-recognized leader in research, care, education and community outreach—and a model for other states to follow._ _University of Utah Health was ranked_ _as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2018 and again in 2019_ _, and is the only health care provider from the state of Utah to receive the designation._ _In our 2020 employee engagement survey results:_ _• 98% of our employees were proud to tell people they work here!_ _• 98% of our employees would recommend us to family and friends who need care!_ _• 95% of our employees would recommend this as a good place to work!_ _These are fantastic statistics on their own, and are more than 30 percentage points higher than the national average. And OUR PEOPLE are the reason for these remarkable figures._ _Not surprisingly, health care organizations with higher levels of staff engagement also have higher patient satisfaction scores, better staff retention, and a stronger culture of safety. It’s a great place to work and live, and the nation is taking note!_ _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_ **Responsibilities** + Provides safe and appropriate specialized programs. + Assesses patients, develops and implements treatment programs to meet the goals of treatment services and patient needs. + Establishes treatment goals. + Evaluates therapy results and modifies treatment plans accordingly. + Develops discharge plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team members. + Participates as an active member of the treatment team. + Participates in the department and service delivery unit's quality improvement programs. + Evaluates and assists in procurement of needed resources. + May assist in orientation, supervision and professional development of new staff and students. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** + Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. + Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. + Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. + In performing daily work responsibilities with patients, the incumbent must constantly monitor safety and be able to foresee problems before they become a crisis. It may be required to address and resolve crisis situations involving patients. + The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. + The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Licenses Required** + **One of the following** + Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah. + Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah. _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._ **Qualifications (Preferred)** **Preferred** + Two years of related experience. + Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain one within one month of hire. + National certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._ + This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions. **Physical Requirements** Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed **_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_** **EEO Statement** _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._ _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._ _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._ _To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_ _Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_ _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._ _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._ **Requisition Number** _73491_ **Reg/Temp** _Regular_ **Employment Type** _PRN_ **Shift** _Rotating_ **Work Schedule** _Flexible_ **Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Clinical_ **Location Name** _Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_ **_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_ **_State_** _UT_ **Department** _HMH RET 93H CHALLENGE CENTER_ **Category** _Social Services_ **Workplace Set Up** _On-site_