Recreational Therapist

The Recreational Specialist is a leadership position within the Community Residence partnering with the Residential Program Manager, Senior Counselors, Social Worker, Case Manager and Nurse. As a collective, the co-leadership team is responsible for the oversight of the health, wellness, and care of youth in the program. The Recreational Specialist is directly accountable to the Residential Program Manager.

Critical features of this job are described under headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Primary Job Functions

1. Assists in the provision of overall oversight to the residential program, supervision of staff in the care of youth in accordance with all Glove House, state, and regulatory requirements.

• Performs all work tasks in a safe manner.
• Is guided by organizational values and trauma informed practice in all interactions.
• Demonstrates understanding of the four dimensions of safety and can identify gaps.
• Treats all children, families, staff and ancillary providers with respect and courtesy.
• Demonstrates and models sensitivity to the cultural background of children, families, and co-workers.
• Assists in ensuring that job-related activities follow Glove House policies and procedures, OMH relevant professional association, ethical standards, accreditation standards, and the law.
• Requires daily interaction with staff and youth ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the Glove House operating modality (TCI), youth’s treatment plan, calendars and schedules are followed.
• Assists in providing staff and resident counseling and support in crisis situations, including post-crisis response.
• Model positive behaviors and implement core values.
• Assess, instruct, and measure daily and independent living skills.
• Participate in service planning and review process.
• Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation (when necessary) for appointments, home visits, sibling visits and activities.
• Ensure adherence to mediation regimen.
• Reports incidents, occurrences, or untoward events to the supervisor as soon as they occur and complete appropriate agency paperwork.
• Assist in residence household duties. Train and supervise residents in developing these skills.
• Completes administrative tasks as assigned, including maintaining a monthly budget, creating activities and schedules.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review status of daily recreational activities. This includes utilizing community resources and facilities as appropriate.
• Complete and distributes activities schedule for the recreation program by the 20th of the preceding month.
• Develop a comprehensive activity/recreation plan for each resident to build assets and self-esteem.
• Develop community contacts and resources to support social/recreational/cultural activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Don’t forget to ask us about tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness!

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field; Therapeutic Recreation and National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility is required.
• Must have clear valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with agency standards.

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in educational development/planning.