What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist position at Jewish Home of Rochester?
Pay Range: 18.00-$22.00 (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Full Time 40 hours Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
GENERAL SCOPE: Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive recreation therapy program in accordance with resident needs, desires and capabilities.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: B.S. Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field with experience working with the geriatric population is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Document progress notes, quarterly reviews, MDS, individual attendance records and other caseload responsibilities.
- Assess residents’ status and interests to determine an appropriate recreation therapy care plan.
- Participate in resident interdisciplinary conferences, departmental meetings and educational opportunities.
- Develop and implement treatments, leisure education, and general recreation activities.
- Order and maintain necessary supplies/food items for programming within approved budget.
- Independently plan and implement evening, weekend, holiday and community activities for assigned residents.
- Supervise and assist with student intern program.
- Act as Department Supervisor in the absence of the Director as assigned.
- Coordinate with Volunteer Services, to request and direct volunteers during departmental programs.
- All other job duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: One year’s work experience in Recreation in a geriatric setting is preferred. Two semesters of college fieldwork in a geriatric setting would be acceptable in lieu of the one-year experience.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
The Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $18 - $22
