Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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.
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