Recreation Assistant

Crestwoodcareers · Bakersfield, California, United States · Other

Posted 2026-08-08

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Title: Recreation Assistant

Job Duties: The Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of the activity program and planning special events by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met individually.

Schedule:

Full-Time: AM, PM, NOC (Must be available weekends)

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.

A valid California driver’s license.

Current CPR certification.

One year's experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting.

Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus:  Crestwood has provided residential mental health recovery services in Bakersfield since 1998. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Center and Psychiatric Health Facility are innovative programs based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:

$23—$23 USD

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