- A baccalaureate degree in recreation therapy.
- A baccalaureate degree in any field AND attainment of certification in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
therapeutic recreation specialist 1, 2 - Jackson, LA, United States - State of Louisiana
Description
Supplemental Information
This position is located in the RECREATION DEPARTMENT of LDH/OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX,JACKSON, LOUISIANA.The position will be filled byaProbation or Promotion of a permanent state employee.
This position is a Career Progression Group (CPG) and maybe filled as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 SER- $ $13.86 HOUR
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 SER- $ $14.82 HOUR
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
This position is located in East Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Jenny Johnson, Lacey Bradham, Sara Barton, Terrie David or Marianne Covington, HR Dept.
5002 LA Hwy 10
Jackson, LA 70748
Phone Number
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.
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:
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.
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 plan, organize, direct, conduct, and evaluate therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
General from a higher-level therapeutic recreation specialist or other supervisor, manager, or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional over Therapy Aides, non-professional staff, volunteers, or interns.
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 Assistant by the presence of professional-level therapeutic recreation duties and responsibilities.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 by the absence of independent responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, conducting, and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patientsto develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group 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 serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
May prepare and submit requisitions for needed supplies.
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.