Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Develop, implement, and facilitate therapeutic

recreation programming designed to support cognitive, physical,

emotional, behavioral, and social rehabilitation goals with

person-centered approach to care. 2. Plans and prepares individual group

therapeutic recreation interventions that promote self-advocacy,

independence, community integrations, leisure skill development, coping

strategies, and quality of life including transportation and/or

coordinating equipment and supplies. 3. Assist residents in developing

and maintaining daily living, communication, interpersonal, and

community engagement skills through structured therapeutic activities

and outings. 4. Provides training to staff for execution of programming

as needed. 5. Participates in the development of a written,

interdisciplinary plan of care/individual program plans for each

resident that identifies their needs/issues, the goals to be

accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate interventions.

• Coordinates and monitors each individual\'s active treatment and
  
  

implementation. 7. Ensures or provides supportive counseling

interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and

adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social,

emotional, and psychological needs. 8. Ensures or provides support,

counseling, and education to residents/family members to assist in their

understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring

them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does

not provide the needed services. 9. Coordinates, facilitates, and

completes documentation for annual reviews, admission, and discharge

summaries and preparation of monthly progress summaries reviewing the

resident\'s care needs, condition, level of functioning, and progress.

• Monitor resident participation, mood, behaviors, and safety during
  
  

activities and interventions, adapting programming as needed to meet

individual abilities, risks and therapeutic needs. 11. Participates in

the resident discharge planning process and referrals for different

placement or a return to the community. 12. Develops, maintains, and

utilizes a listing of other relevant current community resources for

residents and their families/significant others. 13. Collaborates with

the interdisciplinary team and administration to coordinate care,

support resident-centered rehabilitation goals, and promote and protect

resident rights and the wellbeing of each resident. 14. Provides

consultation to staff regarding treatment approaches, in collaboration

with the interdisciplinary team and medical and/or psychiatric services.

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures necessary
  
  

for continuation of care. 16. Communicates with medical providers to

meet the individual needs of residents. 17. Other duties as assigned.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Recreation

Therapy/Activity Therapy program assessment, development,

implementation, and evaluation. Ability to safely facilitate

recreational activities, community outings, and therapeutic

interventions in a residential facility. Knowledge of social, economic,

and health problems of basic human behavior and of available assistance

and rehabilitative services and techniques. Knowledge of human service

needs assessment methodologies. Knowledge of legal requirements

including privacy, resident rights, confidentiality, and

non-discrimination. Knowledge of goals, principles, and practices of

human service programs, program administration, and program goals and

their intended impacts. Knowledge of the County and Department\'s

operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local,

State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and

operations. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and

issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives and recommendin

methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues. Ability to

research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate

recommendations. Ability to develop, interpret, and implement

regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general

correspondence, and other department specific documents. Ability to

adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities

in a responsible manner. Ability to establish and maintain accurate

records of assigned activities and operations. Ability to interpret and

implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general

correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. Skill in

organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a

high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in

priority. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently

in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and

supervision. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt

to stressful situations. Knowledge of current office practices and

procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment

and software. Knowledge of computer software including word processing,

spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in

both written and verbal form. Skill in researching and understanding

complex written materials. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and

concise records and reports. Ability to apply sound judgment and

discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting

policies and regulations. Ability to communicate detailed and often

sensitive information effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.

Additional requirement listed in full job description \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.co.dodge.wi.gov/careers