Supplemental Information

PSSC 24-90-RJ
Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.
Job Location: Recreation Department
Shift: 7:30am-4pm Pass Days: Sat. & Sun.

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 supervise subordinate therapeutic recreation personnel in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Level of Work:
Supervisor.
Supervision Received:
General from a higher-level therapeutic recreation specialist or higher-level manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct-line over professional therapeutic recreational specialist positions.
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 first line supervisory responsibilities over lower-level professional and non-professional therapeutic recreation staff.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-B by the presence of first-line supervisory responsibilities over lower-level professional and non-professional 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 combined technical and administrative direction of subordinates.
Assumes responsibility for the productivity and quality of subordinates work.
Formally evaluates subordinates' performance.
Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for employees.
Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
Interviews candidates for positions under his or her supervision.
Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions under his or her supervision.
Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and admonishments, recommending other action in more serious cases.
Develops performance standards.
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
Approves leave.
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 prepare, submit, or approve 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.