Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Recreational Therapist - Elder Care. The Recreational Therapist for Jordan Valley Elder Care is responsible for the coordination and planning of the therapeutic and recreational activities for participants in the Jordan Valley Elder Care program.. Responsible for providing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for participants of Jordan Valley Elder Care, including measurable goals of improvement.. Coordination of day center social programming and activity, including communicating current events and Jordan Valley Elder Care organizational issues to participants in culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.. Demonstrate thorough understanding of age-related characteristics, symptoms, and needs of participants served; explain activities and programming in appropriate way; work with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience of participants.

recreational therapist

Description:

Recreational Therapist - Elder Care
Full Time, 36 hours per week

We offer competitive salary, benefits (including medical, dental, vision), retirement, PTO, and recognize 9 paid holidays.

If you are a compassionate professional who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you! We are Missouri's largest Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2003 and we serve 75,000 patients each year. The mission of Jordan Valley is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Southwest MO. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care to our community!

Job Overview:
The Recreational Therapist for Jordan Valley Elder Care is responsible for the coordination and planning of the therapeutic and recreational activities for participants in the Jordan Valley Elder Care program. Plans and develops individual and group recreation activities. Responsible for providing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for participants of Jordan Valley Elder Care, including measurable goals of improvement.

Duties:
Coordination of day center social programming and activity, including communicating current events and Jordan Valley Elder Care organizational issues to participants in culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
Work closely with the Center Manager to oversee activity in the day activity room, including unsafe conditions for participants or staff.
Conduct initial and periodic assessments, at a minimum of every 6 months, for all participants. Assessments must be completed prior to scheduled team meetings.
Establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up individualized recreation therapeutic programs as part of plan of care to include recreational and social activities.
Provide participant and family education in coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
Develop, implement, and supervise the Activity Program- to include both group and individual activities; ability to supervise recreation aides and volunteers.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of age-related characteristics, symptoms, and needs of participants served; explain activities and programming in appropriate way; work with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience of participants.
Serve as a resource to staff and coordinate volunteer activities at the Center.
Build relationships and coordinate with various community resources; coordinate performances by community organizations, including Holiday celebrations.
Coordinate recreational and therapeutic outings into the community where possible.
Participate in QI activities as appropriate, lead participant discussions on Jordan Valley Senior Care programming improvement.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
Vision
Free dental and life insurance, and long term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
403b retirement match on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
Employee Assistance Program
Day One PTO Accrual
9 Paid Holidays
Free On Site Fitness Facility at our Springfield Tampa Clinic
Requirements:

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited college with emphasis on recreation with special populations or senior populations.
Minimum 2 years experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for the frail or elderly population. Experience within the past 5 years is required.
BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

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