Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist I - Binghamton, United States - ACHIEVENY
3 weeks ago
Description
:Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist 1
Part Time, Wage $ /hr
ACHIEVE is known as a premier provider of services, with a strong commitment to quality and person-centered service delivery supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The
Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist 1 is responsible for the planning, implementation, and the oversight of the Recreation Respite Program as well as recreation activities and other leisure services within other agency programs.
- Ensure quality opportunities for all families/participants registered for ACHIEVE's Recreation and Leisure Services.
- Provide implementation and facilitation of recreation activities that are on the program schedule as well as spontaneous programs as assigned.
- Foster and promote independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.
- Ensure that all recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and properly maintained.
- Facilitate recreation and leisure activities with participants.
- Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.
- Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice
- Provide supervision and direct care responsibilities with program participants.
- Responsible for addressing and reporting all incidents, accidents, observed and/or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of individuals receiving services.
- Follow department and facility policies and procedures to assure that the cognitive, physical, psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual needs of participants are met and maintained.
- Actively cooperate with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services and the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to achieve the goals and objectives of all recreation programs
- Attend all required training, staff development programs and committees and/or staff meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulation
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills
- Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency's employee policy manual and handbook.
- Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
- Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with individuals that have functional differences preferred, but not required
- A valid driver's license and record that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines
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