What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist II position at CLARITY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER?
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide for the scheduled therapeutic recreational programming for individual patients and groups. These duties are generally performed alone, but occasionally as part of a team in harmony, in accordance with assignment instructions from supervisor.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required and may include other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.
EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field, such as: Music, Art, Occupation Therapy
- One to two years related experience and/or training
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- CTRS or related certification required
- First Aid, CPR
- SAMA
THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Provide for the general supervision of Recreation Intern positions and conduct intern interviews, performance evaluations of interns, as appropriate
- Monitor the program’s milieu and intervenes as necessary to maintain standards of patient care
- Ensures that timeliness and quality of TR assessment procedures meet or exceed established program standards
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt activity and/or equipment to facilitate participation in all therapeutic recreation programs
- Provide timely documentation of services that meet or exceed Center standards
- Transport, set up and operate sporting equipment for activities. Store and maintain supplies and equipment
- Provide for supervision of department in absence of Lead
- Trains new personnel, as directed
- Provides input and offers suggestions on programs to maximize participation, accommodate specific needs and developmental level
- Prepare for assigned groups in advance - set up activity and clean up
- Instruct and lead TR groups utilizing purposeful activities that are individualized according to patient goals as directed and prescribed in treatment plan
- Provide for administrative duties associated with the implementation of programs and services in coordination with TR Lead
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with, and is responsive to, internal and external customers
- Communicate with supervisor and units all changes in schedule, programs and special events