Recreational Specialist I

2 weeks ago

Norfolk, VA, United States St. Mary's Home Full time
Description

Working under the supervision of the Director of Recreational Therapy Services (DTRS); provides assistance in planning, organizing, staffing directing and executing therapeutic recreation programs and experiences based upon individualized assessments, designed to improve each child's social, cognitive, physical and emotional abilities. Coordinates and manages staff including team leaders, DSP 1s and DSP 2s. Follows a person-centered model of care to assist individuals to participate fully and meaningfully in their daily routines at the Home and in the community. The RS I assumes certain duties and tasks of the Director of Recreational Therapy Services in the absence of that individual.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for variable lengths of time

-Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds independently, and with or without required equipment (dependent upon the weight of the individual) must be able to use proper procedures to safely lift residents to reposition them, place them in chairs, change diapers, etc.

-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION:

-Position requires a degree from an accredited college or university in the Recreation and Leisure field, and Certification or Eligibility to sit for the exam as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) per the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) standards. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

-Experience in the field of Recreational Therapy providing services to children with complex health needs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

-Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary assessment instruments as related to Recreational Therapy and practice.

-Skills in formulating relevant and attainable short term, long term and discharge goals.

Ability to:
    1. - select the type, frequency, and duration of interventions that will meet treatment goals.
    2. - observe and evaluate programs and individual's responses, and to modify interventions
    3. - document individual's response to treatment, including current functional level, treatment outcomes, the need for assistive technology as required by IS
    4. - clinically supervise and train interns in the practice of recreational therapy.
    5. - Submits schedule for special events to the LTS for input on the kids calendars. Inputs RT schedules on the kids calendars
    6. - Weekends and some holiday required.

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