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Activity Helper Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Penske

Delivery Helper - 2nd Shift

Avondale, AZ

$19.87/hr

Pay - $19.87/hr Specific Activity -Helpers are responsible for delivering product to customers. Helper will unload at each stop, typically using a hand truck. May involve moving and rearranging ...

Penske

Delivery Helper - 2nd Shift

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$19.87/hr

Pay - $19.87/hr Specific Activity -Helpers are responsible for delivering product to customers. Helper will unload at each stop, typically using a hand truck. May involve moving and rearranging ...

Penske

Delivery Helper - 2nd Shift

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$19.87/hr

Pay - $19.87/hr Specific Activity -Helpers are responsible for delivering product to customers. Helper will unload at each stop, typically using a hand truck. May involve moving and rearranging ...

Penske

Delivery Helper - 2nd Shift

Avondale, AZ

$19.87/hr

Pay - $19.87/hr Specific Activity -Helpers are responsible for delivering product to customers. Helper will unload at each stop, typically using a hand truck. May involve moving and rearranging ...

Mullins Mechanical

Helper

Duncan, AZ

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Support shipping and receiving activities including loading/unloading materials and verifying shipments * Assist with inventory organization, material identification, and shop cleanliness * Help ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. * Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude ...

Sonora Behavioral Health

Activity Therapist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. * Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. * Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent. * Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. * Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude ...

gulfeagle

Warehouse Helper

Kingman, AZ · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

WAREHOUSE HELPER Are you eager to join a growing company that provides advancement opportunities ... It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or ...

gulfeagle

Warehouse Helper

Kingman, AZ · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

WAREHOUSE HELPER Are you eager to join a growing company that provides advancement opportunities ... It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or ...

Gulfeagle Supply

Warehouse Helper

Kingman, AZ · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Our Warehouse Helpers work under the direction of the Branch Manager and are responsible for ... It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or ...

GULFEAGLE SUPPLY

Warehouse Helper

Kingman, AZ

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Our Warehouse Helpers work under the direction of the Branch Manager and are responsible for ... It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or ...

Mullins Mechanical

Helper - FabLogix

Duncan, AZ

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Support shipping and receiving activities including loading/unloading materials and verifying shipments * Assist with inventory organization, material identification, and shop cleanliness * Help ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed to be an activity helper?

To thrive as an Activity Helper, you need basic knowledge of recreational activities, organizational skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling tools, activity planning software, and basic first aid certification may be required. Strong communication, patience, and a friendly demeanor are essential soft skills for engaging participants and fostering a positive environment. These skills ensure activities run smoothly, safely, and are enjoyable for all involved.

What is an activity helper?

Activity Helpers are individuals who assist in organizing, facilitating, and supervising recreational, educational, or therapeutic activities in various settings such as schools, community centers, care homes, or camps. They support leaders or coordinators by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and engaging participants to ensure everyone is involved and safe. Activity Helpers play a key role in making activities enjoyable and accessible, often working with children, the elderly, or people with special needs. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the environment and the specific needs of the group they are supporting.

What challenges do activity helpers face and how can they address them?

Activity Helpers often encounter challenges such as engaging participants with varying interests, managing group dynamics, and ensuring everyone feels included. To address these, it's important to be adaptable, communicate clearly, and observe group interactions closely. Collaborating with supervisors and other team members to share ideas and feedback can also help in adjusting activities to better suit the group's needs. Building rapport with participants and being proactive in offering assistance ensures a positive and inclusive environment.

What is the difference between Activity Helper vs Activity Coordinator?

AspectActivity HelperActivity Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification in caregiving or activitiesSimilar credentials; often requires experience in activity planning and sometimes certifications in recreation or therapy
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, nursing homes, community centersSenior living communities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in elder care and community programsUsed in healthcare, senior care, and recreational services
Job FocusSupporting activity implementation, assisting with activitiesPlanning, organizing, and leading activities

While both roles support activities in care settings, Activity Helpers assist with executing activities, whereas Activity Coordinators are responsible for planning and leading them. The roles often overlap, but coordinators typically have more responsibility for program development.

What are the most commonly searched types of Activity jobs in Arizona? The most popular types of Activity jobs in Arizona are:
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Activity Specialist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Get to know us:
Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is a large and growing non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We inspire people to feel better and live fuller lives. What we do at Southwest Behavioral and Health Services transforms not only lives, but generations.
As an Activity Specialist, you will assist members to be participants in their chosen communities in the fullest manner possible. The principles and practice of recovery are emphasized, so individuals are able to bring new meaning and an enhanced quality of life into their daily experience. Together, integration and recovery offer persons served greater opportunities to lead satisfying and productive lives.
Job responsibilities:
  • Performs direct service to residential clients including individual, group, life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention.
  • Develops treatment plans for clients in conjunction with psychiatrist and/or other professional staff and/or case managers according to center-wide clinical standards.
  • Participate in planning for department and job specific objectives and will be responsible to plan and implement specific program components as necessary.
  • Attend and participate in in-service training sessions and related training opportunities as made available.
  • Provide assessments & crisis intervention
  • Attend Facilitates Therapeutic Community meetings.
  • Facilitates and/or co-facilitates daily process and/or psychoeducational groups as assigned.
  • Transports consumers as appropriate in SBH vehicle.
  • Responsible for weekly one to one with client caseload

Benefits:
  • 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
  • We will help you save for retirement - 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
  • Career Development - Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
  • We help you with your higher education goals - Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
  • Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years' experience.
At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging - a culture where every individual's unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.
We're committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.
Through our Empowered Belonging program, we're committed to:
  • Voice & Visibility - ensuring every team member's ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
  • Fair Access - fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
  • Culture of Connection - building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
  • Learning & Growth - providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
  • Wellbeing & Safety - prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.
Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.
To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/
SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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