PURPOSE OF POSITION
KidsTLC delivers an integrated spectrum of medical, clinical, residential, and outpatient services to children and families. The PRTF Campus Recreation Specialist is responsible for organizing and implementing therapeutic groups/activities, providing direct support and client care within the therapeutic community, and providing other therapeutic services and treatment planning for youth placed at KidsTLC.

Tasks are performed under the direction of KidsTLC’s Campus Recreational Therapist. Work performance is reviewed through formal supervision, informal supervision, reports, and evaluations. Incumbent to this position is a KidsTLC employee and subject to the KidsTLC personnel policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Schedule: 4 days a week with one of those being an extended shift on a weekend day (minimum 40 hr week)

• Co-lead & lead Campus-wide Activities & Programming (no unit designation)

• Provide structure and further therapeutic programming support during the earlier hours of the day and on the weekend

• Serve Campus-Wide through: planning & implementation of c2 – Campus Club, curriculum development, client recreation-leisure assessments, attendance charting & documentation, and supply gathering & distribution.

• Coordinate and organize materials for therapeutic group activities that promote leisure-related skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors

• Maintain accurate and timely required documentation by completing daily recordkeeping for group therapy & other related client records - finalize recordkeeping within the time frame specified by KidsTLC policy and procedures and the regulatory standards

• Attend weekly Milieu Team meetings and assist in planning Themed Structured Programming

• Work collaterally with Campus Managers in developing a schedule with detailed activities/groups to be utilized for weekend support

• Participate in transition meetings related to the assigned unit and other meetings/trainings as requested.

• Support and assist in implementation of recreational therapy programming

• Keep up to date on personal professional development through KidsTLC and outside agencies.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the KidsTLC Constitution and consistently use it as the guiding document for leading staff and caring for clients each day.

• Have a thorough understanding of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as the treatment model for KidsTLC expressed through P.A.C.E.; and model this behavior to staff and children on a daily basis.

• Lead and model DDP practices and principles in client interactions and when supporting staff development of DDP based skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Masters level education in Therapeutic Recreation or related

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification (CTRS) highly recommended.

• Knowledge and experience planning and implementing therapeutic groups based in play on a small & large scale

• Experience working with children who have emotional and behavioral dysregulation due to early childhood relational trauma, along with knowledge of PRTF treatment

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to providing services to a population with special needs

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Adaptability and outstanding problem-solving skills

• Sound judgement and decision-making skills

• Able to establish rapport with people; establishing climate of trust, confidence and mutual respect, communicating direction and effectively with a range of complex and diverse needs

The individual has knowledge and experience with children who have emotional and behavioral dysregulation due to early childhood relational trauma, along with the knowledge of PRTF treatment.

LANGUAGE ABILITY
Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, record keeping, and written communication skills. The employee must have the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers. The employee must have the ability to convey and receive detailed information or important instructions to and from various sources. This position must possess and demonstrate knowledge of all KidsTLC programs in order to train and educate the importance and development of leading groups within the diverse services provided.

DESCISION MAKING
Extensive decision-making exists in this position. Decisions may be required in the following areas: strategic analysis and research; program performance; personnel performance; strategic planning; COA/CQI; funding; reporting progress; program implementation and training; community issues; community resources.

Must have the ability to assess and identify program measurements and outcomes. The employee must have the ability to respond to crisis and conflict with confidence and professionalism. This employee must have the ability to work in concert with the KidsTLC Operations Management Team, and the KidsTLC Senior Leadership Team.

SUPERVISION
The Campus Recreational Therapist reviews work performance and job-related decisions and provides general supervision of this position.

ACCOUNTABILITY
This position is responsible for utilizing recreation and other play-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals and groups with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery, & well-being. This individual or team will seek consultation with treatment team members, clinical team, and supervisors. This employee is responsible for assisting in the compliance and implementation of all relevant KidsTLC Policy and Procedures, as well as regulatory standards, e.g. COA & PRTF.

PERSONAL RELATIONS
This position will have frequent contact with youth, KidsTLC support staff, Residential Program Services staff, KidsTLC Operations Management staff, and KidsTLC Senior Leadership staff. Occasionally, this person will have contact with various Kansas state department management, federal funding authorities, university faculty and management, and general public. It is imperative that the incumbent to this position engages in accordance with the KidsTLC polices, KidsTLC Constitution, and PACE with all individuals in which he/she may interact.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Cognitive Demands
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry specific software, industry specific systems and other web-based software programs, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Regular Vision abilities, including computer work.

Environmental Adaptability
Standard office environment and high noise level, fast paced.