Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist provides life-enriching activities to residents/patients of Winona Health. This individual’s initiatives will reflect the standards of the profession, Winona Health and conforms to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the department. The individual will plan, organize and facilitate a comprehensive leisure program designed to meet the residents/patients interests and needs. This individual must be comfortable working with the ill or otherwise disabled clients. The recreational therapist will plan and participate in specialized games, sports, crafts, and other leisure activities to help people restore capabilities or overcome debilitating mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. The individual will play a key role in the department’s operations and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation with 2-4 years’ experience working in the field
• NCCAP experience
• Competency and/or training in leadership skills.
• Good oral and written skills and feel comfortable working with the ill and/or disabled people.
• Good grasp of therapeutic recreation standards through professional groups and/or peers.
• Must complete van competency testing, hold a valid drivers license and be willing to drive resident/patient transport vehicle.
• Maintain competencies in the following: basic computer skills, Outlook, patient information databases (Cerner, EMR, American Data).

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising professional and non-professional activity staff as well as provide oversight, instruction and guidance to interns making sure the department offers research based, up-to-date services.
• Assist in providing supervision to all volunteers in order to create a positive experience for residents, volunteers and Winona Health.
• Assess the needs and capabilities of each resident/patient in order to maintain and or improve capabilities and preserve enjoyment of individual leisure pursuits, as well as physical and mental functioning.
• Assure that residents with varied needs and capabilities receive appropriate services to maintain highest level of well-being.
• Organize, facilitate and record resident based meetings/events including within the community.
• Responsible for completing required documentation and records are maintained for ongoing program/resident evaluation.
• Monitor the department’s quality and data to ensure appropriate resident/patient services and satisfaction and will assist the Supervisor with appropriate action plans if needed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts as a part of everyday work.
• Completes and supervises competency testing with the facility bus in collaboration with organization-wide Therapeutic Rec. Staff

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level