Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-B

Supplemental Information

These vacancies will be located at OJJ Secure Care Facilities throughout the state of Louisiana.
The new incumbent will serve as the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-B at Bridge City Center for Youth. This position may be assigned to work at satellite locations located in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and St. Martin Parishes.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader).
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GENERAL OPTION:

A baccalaureate degree in rehabilitation, recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy, or psychology plus two years of professional level experience in recreation therapy.

SUBSTITUTIONS (GENERAL OPTION ONLY):

Experience in an organized recreational program as a worker, teacher, instructor, or counselor will substitute for the required college training on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

PSYCHIATRIC OPTION:

Either of the following will qualify:

1. A baccalaureate degree in recreation therapy plus two years of professional level experience in recreation therapy.

OR

2. A baccalaureate degree in any field AND attainment of certification in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus two years of professional level experience in recreation therapy.

SUBSTITUTIONS (PSYCHIATRIC OPTION ONLY):

Experience providing THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONal services will substitute for the baccalaureate degree and certification on the basis of 10 years as equivalent.

SUBSTITUTIONS (ALL OPTIONS):

A master's degree in recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy, or psychology will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NOTE:

Psychiatric services are those services which provide for the diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
To provide certified clinical oversight to a specific unit of THERAPEUTIC RECREATION personnel as required by legislation.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
General from a higher-level THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST or higher-level manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional over lower-level professional and non-professional THERAPEUTIC RECREATION personnel.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU - Health Sciences Center, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 by the presence of certified clinical oversight to a specific unit of THERAPEUTIC RECREATION personnel as required by legislation.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-A by the absence of first line supervisory responsibilities over lower level professional and nonprofessional THERAPEUTIC RECREATION staff.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 4 by absence of supervision over a minimum of three professional level THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST positions, one of which must be a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-A or 3-B position.

Examples of Work

Accomplishes work through technical direction of lower-level THERAPEUTIC RECREATION personnel.
Assists in the performance evaluation of lower-level THERAPEUTIC RECREATION personnel.
Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for employees.
Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on clinical matters.
Develops performance standards.
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.
Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.
Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.
Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
May supervise groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy.
May serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.