About the position
The InSPIRE Program Coordinator is responsible for daily operation of the InSPIRE Program, a structured day program for individuals with acquired brain injuries. The program coordinator will provide leisure and recreational activities as well as creative arts & music, facilitating participation of Members to achieve their maximum potential. Plans, implements and monitors service delivery and ensures high quality services and compliance with regulation and standard practices. Develops creative social group activities that promote social skills training, sensory/motor development, and reduction/elimination of maladaptive behavior. Evaluates skills necessary for performing those activities, and breaks activities down into components that each Member can perform. Utilizes cognitive, behavioral, and physical rehabilitation techniques as well as task analysis in doing group facilitation. Determines the need for environmental modifications, adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies including assistive technology and assists in obtaining and implementing these adaptations with emphasis on Members being able to maximize their performance. Responsible for the weekly monitoring and documentation of Members' activities in the Clubhouse. Schedules and implements new cultural, athletic, educational and therapeutic performances, workshops and activities that meet the needs and interests of all Members. Facilitates community relations, partnerships, and program support for the implementation of activities for Members. Provides brain injury skills training, assistance and/or supervision to Members in the areas of daily living, personal care, social integration, and community assimilation utilizing compensatory strategies developed by the Transdisciplinary Rehab Team. Assures that therapeutic goals and objectives will be designed to promote community reintegration, teaching concepts such as task completion, problem solving, safety, and money management, in accordance with the Member's RSP. Coordinates Life Skill Trainers (LST's) to provide support to Members and group facilitation assistance as needed. Ensures compliance with applicable standards and service definitions: Woods, Beechwood NeuroRehab, DOL, DHS, and CARF standards. Attends and participates in Transdisciplinary Team Meetings for assigned Members, including ITCs, RSPs, PRCs. Attends and participates in required training sessions, staff meetings, and special assignments as required. Assists in program evaluation and program development activities to make the program best meet the needs of the Members.
Responsibilities
- Provide leisure and recreational activities as well as creative arts & music.
- Facilitate participation of Members to achieve their maximum potential.
- Plan, implement and monitor service delivery.
- Ensure high quality services and compliance with regulation and standard practices.
- Develop creative social group activities that promote social skills training.
- Evaluate skills necessary for performing activities and break them down into components.
- Utilize cognitive, behavioral, and physical rehabilitation techniques.
- Determine the need for environmental modifications and assistive technology.
- Monitor and document Members' activities in the Clubhouse weekly.
- Schedule and implement new cultural, athletic, educational and therapeutic activities.
- Facilitate community relations and program support.
- Provide brain injury skills training and supervision to Members.
- Design therapeutic goals and objectives for community reintegration.
- Coordinate Life Skill Trainers to provide support to Members.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and service definitions.
- Attend and participate in Transdisciplinary Team Meetings.
- Assist in program evaluation and development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Art/Music Therapy or related Human Services field.
- Preferred Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
- Experience in creative arts, music, adaptive sports, and/or recreation therapy with adults with acquired brain injury preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point).
- Strong organization and communication skills (written and oral).
- PA driver's license: must pass Smith Training and Woods Goshen.
- Demonstrate the ability to physically lift/transfer a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must complete Chapters 1-12 of ACBIS training within 1st year of employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in creative arts, music, adaptive sports, and/or recreation therapy with adults with acquired brain injury preferred.
- Preferred Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- PTO - Paid time off
- On-site medical center
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Tuition-assisted program
- Career growth opportunities
