Aquatic Specialist

• Consults as needed with supervisor concerning participant referrals; assists in completing assessments and adjusting goals for clients as needed
• Implements 1:1 recreation therapy activities with assigned participants for all aquatic programming
• Completes recreation therapy discharge summaries, as needed
• Documents participant progress in recreation therapy programs through daily notes completed according to Rec2connect standards with prompt and narrative data
• Designs and adapts or modifies recreation therapy daily activities to meet participants' needs
• Prepares equipment needed for sessions and assists in maintaining good condition of equipment, notifying managers if equipment needs replacement
• Provides participants with recreation therapy resources
• Provides emotional support to participants and families
• Provides a positive, supportive atmosphere during recreation therapy sessions
• Ensures participants safety during recreation therapy sessions; follows health and safety policies, anticipates hazards, and takes appropriate measures
• Communicates behavioral observations of participants to other staff and team members, assess behavior motivation, provide appropriate behavior plans, assist in implementation
• Encourages participant involvement in recreation opportunities and provides necessary support to facilitate involvement
• Participates in quality improvement projects
• Works to promote a positive, professional image of recreation therapy within and outside the agency
• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings and in-services as assigned
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships within the agency
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Participates in task forces and committees as assigned
• Manage appointment schedule, check-ins, and scheduling make-ups or subs as needed for missed sessions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to observe participants behaviors and develop behavior modification plans as needed
• Basic understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and how to integrate into programming
• Fundamental knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices and its effects on participants functioning
• Basic knowledge of terminology, diagnoses, issues and conditions related to participants functioning
• Ability to observe participants behaviors and develop behavior modification plans as needed
• Ability to relate in a warm, caring, and professional manner to participants with multiple needs
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to gather assessment information in accordance with appropriate guidelines/standards (i.e., American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice/Guidelines for TR Assistants; National Therapeutic Recreation Society Standards of Practice)
• Ability to plan and lead a variety of therapeutic recreation sessions
• Ability to observe and document participant’s progress
• Knowledge of activity modification techniques, accessibility concepts and assistance techniques that enhance successful consumer participation in recreation therapy activities
• Knowledge of recreation therapy policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Rec2Connect policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program
• Preference - Applicants with recreation therapy background including but not limited to: CTRS, OT, PT, PTA, or similar certifications and background
• Preference- Applicants who demonstrate possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience performing tasks similar to those assigned to the position

Licensure/Certifications:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• CPR certification, required
• Employer selected insurance for practice

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lb and other recreational equipment
• Ability to provide physical prompting when needed for up to 1 hour
• Ability to demonstrate exercise and movements for clients for up to 1 hour