Recreational Therapist jobs in Manchester, NH

Overview

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Summary:

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned clients treatment plans. Specific diagnosis may involve but are not limited: autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, emotional disorders, medically frail conditions, neurological impairments, spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other conditions that compromise respiratory health. Assigned caseload can be comprised of students enrolled in Crotched Mountain School

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• General Business Acumen: Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of everyday operational functions of Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center.• Wears identification while working.• Records time worked accurately.• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.• Completes work within designated time; keep supervisor informed of any impending delays.• Accurately complete required documentation that meets current organizational and/or department standards.• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.• Maintain confidentiality of all data inclusive of inclusive of client, employee and Crotched Mountain operations data.Professionalism: Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one’s words, appearance and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group by:• Practices good hygiene and presents an appropriate professional appearance.• Treats individuals and their families with respect and dignity, using tactful communication.• Demonstrates understanding how one is perceived by others.• Works to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers by being punctual, maintaining a pleasant work attitude, participate as a team member.• Attends staff meetings as required; reads and reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.• Attends annual review and departmental training, as necessary.• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.• Complies with organizational policy and procedures and required regulatory statutes.Continuous Learning: Demonstrates eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result or serve a client’s needs effectively. Has desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform job duties more effectively by:• Monitors training record and completes requirement for all compliance and assigned training; takes responsibility for one’s own training and development.• Maintain 100% compliance rate for all required training.• Maintain fluency in appropriate work applications, software, or tools.• Remain able to demonstrate knowledge of client rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity and the well being of all clients within a safe, secure environment.Safety Awareness: Supports, cooperates with, and implements safety procedures and programs for:• Universal Precautions• Safe Work Practices• Established Fire/Hazardous/Emergency Plans• Risk Management and Security• Report and or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment and maintenance needs.EXPECTATIONS:• Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional and mature manner.• Uphold the mission of Crotched Mountain as put forth in the Workplace Culture and Values statement

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Certification from NCTRC• NH Stare License as a Recreational Therapist