Therapeutic Recreation Specialist I

DescriptionTherapeutic Recreation Specialist 1Part time 6-29 hours/per week Wage: $17.50 -$18.75Location: Chenango County, NYACHIEVE 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Therapeutic Recreation 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. The position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: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 PracticeProvide 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.What We Are Looking ForActively cooperate with the Therapeutic Recreation team to achieve the goals and objectives of all recreation programsEncourage and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments in the agency, parents, staff, individuals receiving services and community partners while expecting the same from direct report staffCommunicate all health, safety, program concerns, sensitive situations and incidents to supervisor including those involving participants receiving servicesComplete required documentation and perform documentation reviews to ensure all records are maintained in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures and billing practices.Obtain and maintain required training certifications that include: First Aid, CPR, etc. (paid for and provided by the agency).Attend all required training, staff development programs and committees and/or staff meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulationRequirements High School Diploma or GEDExperience working with individuals that have functional difference preferred but not required. A valid driver’s license and record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines.