Program Specialist/CTRS

SPIN•Philadelphia, PA

13d

About The Position

The Program Specialist / CTRS Position is integral to SPIN by supporting a life of possibilities for individuals receive Community Participation Supports. The Program Specialist / CTRS supports individuals in active, valued participation in a broad range of integrated activities that build on the individual’s interests, preferences, gifts and strengths while reflecting his or her desired outcomes related to employment and community involvement.

Requirements

BS or higher in Therapeutic Recreation
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligible to sit for exam with expectation to acquire CTRS credential within 6 months of hire.
2 years of experience working with people with disabilities required
Driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and willingness to travel throughout the greater Philadelphia region
Basic computer skills- MS Office
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to create and adhere to procedures and timelines.
Be flexible, adapt to change and multitask when necessary
Ability to work independently as well as effectively with team members.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in order to meet programmatic and customer needs.

Responsibilities

Provides care and support to all individuals to assure that they are safe and all needs are met in accordance with the ISP.
Maintain Program files in accordance with Department of Human Services 2380 regulations, ODP requirements, Community Participation Supports requirements, and the policies and procedures of SPIN.
Coordinate and complete Annual Assessments for ISP and outcome development; Assessment updates and Assessment revisions as needed.
Participate in the development of the ISP, annual update and revisions through attending the annual ISP meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Assure that each person’s individualized plan is written to achieve specific outcomes, derived from individual’s preferences, needs and interests.
Review the ISP, annual update and all revisions. Report discrepancies and follow up with Supports Coordinators and team members as needed.
Complete, review, sign and date monthly, quarterly, annual documentation of individual’s participation and progress towards outcomes
Develop, update and train CSP staff on current behavioral plans and SEEP plans annually, as needed.
Provide documentation of the plan review (quarterly review, annual assessment, assessment revisions, other) to SC and team members
Complete bi-annual leisure interest surveys to assess recreational and vocational/competitive employment interests.
Implement recreation therapy activities during CPS daily program hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
Provide support to Individuals, DSPs and Recreational Therapists to develop and facilitate meaningful daily/weekly/monthly Community Participation schedules.
Provide Recreation Therapy support alongside DSP’s outside of the facility when needed, to troubleshoot and decrease barriers to increase success of Community Participation activities.
Provide support to individuals to develop and facilitate meaningful daily/weekly/monthly Community Participation schedules.