HS Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Arts or related programs, preferred.
Willingness to travel to multiple sites
Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities
Desire and ability to work with the DD/MR population
Responsibilities:
Provide direct support to the Recreation Manager/Unit Manager in ensuring that all recreational activities are functional and age appropriate
Annually evaluate assigned individuals with respect to leisure/recreation skills and peer socialization
Complete summaries of participant functioning through review of established programs noting all modifications and directions to be taken in unison with the Comprehensive Functional Assessment as needed.
Assist the program in maintenance and replacement of all motorized/recreational equipment as directed by the Recreation Manager
Responsible for review of all data for individual’s recreational program. Making individual specific changes when necessary. Documentation required on a monthly basis.
Monitor program interventions through direct observations and consultation with staff implementing procedure.
Responsible to run recreation/leisure groups for all day habilitation programs according to schedule established by the Recreation Manager
Responsible to help run building wide recreation groups/events as specified by the Recreation Manager
Responsible for community based programming (Special Olympics, provide community resources and identify appropriate group trips)
Model all recreational activities for staff and provide ongoing assessment and feedback
Active and professional participation in select review meetings for assigned participants as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Active participation in weekly staff meetings and monthly department meetings.
Essential Physical Demands:
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to able to lift , bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs
Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet
Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet
Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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