Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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Employers hiring for the therapeutic recreation specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Therapy, Education, Communication, Design, Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
- Designs interventions which are relevant to the specific populations served
- Provides a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for patients
- Demonstrates skill in helping patients process interventions, allowing them to process emotions related to activities, and personal meanings associated with experiences and any parallels to their lives
- Motivates patients to learn and better understand themselves and the issues they face
- Completing Activity Therapy assessments and treatment plans
- Assessing patients within two (2) days of admission and completing evaluations of progress
- Maintain inventory of recreational supplies and equipment
- Store recreational supplies appropriately
- Receive invoices / packing slips from recreation supplies delivery and entertainers and forward to the Site Community Manager for processing
- Report any participant grievances reported by other staff directly to Grievances and Appeals department, other disciplines involved
- Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, ) to be considered for internal transfer
- Ninety (90) hours of dementia courses preferred but not required
- CTRS preferred
- BCLS certificate TRS certification highly preferred
- Must have the visual acuity to identify, instruct, and evaluate patient’s skills, affect, needs, safety, and progress
- Must be able to work with patients, families, physicians, and staff
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
- Conceptualize and implement participant educational programs using either internal Employees or outside experts to enhance a participant's quality of life
- Schedule and facilitate trips to destinations of interest to the participants
- Plans and implements therapeutic recreational programs and activities for adults and seniors
- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommends changes based on individual observations and evaluations
- Conducts various therapeutic recreation programs for patients including but not limited to physical activity programs, creative expressive programs (dramatics, music, arts and crafts) and special events and programs
- Works intensively with patients as part of their treatment program and participates when necessary to encourage participation
- Completes daily documentation (including charges) of patient progress as required by SH, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies
- Incorporate leading/evidence-based practice in quality/safety into every day work
- Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events
- Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented
- Current National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or eligibility to sit for the next NCTRC examination
- CTRS Certification through the NCTRC
- CNA Certification within 6 months of hire
- Monticello Driving Course upon hire
- 3 + years of patient therapeutic recreation program experience
- 1+ year of general Clinical experience in a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, and/or Critical Care setting
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
- Performs patient assessment based on physician or practitioner's diagnosis/prescription and develop and implement a treatment program appropriate to the patient's age (pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric)
- Provides assistance in obtaining assistive devices/durable medical supplies for patients as requested/required
- Receives, schedules, and provides therapy for referred patients, assigning and supervising support staff as necessary and appropriate
- Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety
- Report serious events/incidents per policy
- Develops and conducts specialized programs, leisure activities and special events for individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- Plans and conducts community integration experiences, cultural and community outings and wilderness experiences for individuals with disabilities
- Plans and conducts events to promote disability awareness, public awareness of citywide Therapeutic Recreation Services, and related events
- Builds relationships with non-profit and community partners, and seeks collaborative opportunities to enhance programming
- Coordinates marketing and outreach efforts to expand existing therapeutic programs
- Experience within a Nursing Home
- 1+ year of Therapeutic Recreation experience
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certificate required
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is necessary
- NCTRC required
- Geriatric experience is preferred
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
- Leads and trains recreation staff, new recruits and volunteers for therapeutic programs
- Performs patient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning in collaboration with other rehab team members
- Functions as a team member in interdisciplinary care plan of patients
- Documents patient care timely and in accordance with department standards
- Provide therapeutic recreation
- Evaluate emotional, social, mental and physical condition of patients through specific assessments and activity
- Plan and carry out treatment for individuals and groups of referred patients
- May plan, evaluate and treat the more complex cases for individuals and groups of referred patients
- May provide education and in-service training regarding therapeutic recreation to patients, families, staff and others
- Consult with other members of the rehabilitative team to appropriately address identified patient needs during therapeutic recreation activities
- Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to one hundred (100) pounds
- This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
- One (1) year of experience working specifically with Youth (5 – 12 years of age), Teens (13 – 18 years of age) and with Adults with disabilities in a professional recreational setting
- One (1) or more years’ inclusion, behavior or therapeutic recreation experience
- One (1) year experience in recruiting, training and supervising temporary employees, contract workers, instructors and/or volunteer/volunteer groups
- One (1) year experience in monitoring an operational budget for an assigned work area
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Job Description
- Plan and implement additional recreational activities special events, patient/family workshops
- 2 years of experience preferred, (Internship can count towards years)
- Successful completion of CPI training (parts 1 & 2) within 2 months of hire and annually thereafter
- Two years of related experience with children, adolescents and young adult population
- Current Driver’s license with a good driving record
- 80% - 90% of the time, the incumbent is standing, walking, kneeling or reaching while working with residents
- One (1) year experience coaching adaptive sport activities
- Must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in therapeutic recreation
- The same age/type of resident served by this facility
- Must possess the demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop and implement a program to meet those needs
- Must possess a working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or 2 years of experience preferred