Recreation Therapist

2 weeks ago

Binghamton, New York, United States ACHIEVE Full time
Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist I

Become a part of ACHIEVE's team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist I is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing recreation respite programs and leisure services within other agency programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure quality opportunities for all families/participants registered for ACHIEVE's Recreation and Leisure Services.
  • Provide implementation and facilitation of recreation activities that are on the program schedule as well as spontaneous programs as assigned.
  • Foster and promote independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.
  • Ensure that all recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and properly maintained.
  • Facilitate recreation and leisure activities with participants.
  • Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.
  • Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice.
  • Provide supervision and direct care responsibilities with program participants.
  • Responsible for addressing and reporting all incidents, accidents, observed and/or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of individuals receiving services.
  • Follow department and facility policies and procedures to assure that the cognitive, physical, psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual needs of participants are met and maintained.
  • Actively cooperate with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services and the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to achieve the goals and objectives of all recreation programs.
  • Attend all required training, staff development programs and committees and/or staff meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulation.

Requirements:

  • Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills.
  • Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency's employee policy manual and handbook.
  • Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations.
  • Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience working with individuals that have functional differences preferred, but not required.
  • A valid driver's license and record that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines.

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