Recreation Therapist - Lafayette PACE

FMOLHS • Lafayette, LA

9d

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the coordination and planning of therapeutic and recreational activities for the participants of the program. The Recreation Therapist conducts sessions for assigned groups according to professional standards of practice, monitors participant behavior and reactions, and expresses genuine interest in participant progress. The Therapist assists in entering all data on participants for program reporting. The Therapist participates in team meetings and educational programs and demonstrates compassion and respect for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the participant served.

Requirements

• Professional standards of practice in conducting sessions.
• Ability to monitor participant behavior and reactions.
• Genuine interest in participant progress.
• Proficiency in entering participant data for program reporting.
• Participation in team meetings and educational programs.
• Compassion and respect for physical and psychological needs of participants.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and planning of therapeutic and recreational activities for program participants.
• Conducting sessions for assigned groups according to professional standards of practice.
• Monitoring participant behavior and reactions.
• Expressing genuine interest in participant progress.
• Assisting in entering all data on participants for program reporting.
• Participating in team meetings and educational programs.
• Demonstrating compassion and respect for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the participant served.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed