RECREATIONAL THERAPY AIDE

ROCK HILL NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTERS•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

New Hope Treatment Centers is a dynamic and innovative company focused on one thing - Change the world, one kid at a time, through the healing power of relationships. In our line of work, the need is great, and we’re constantly growing to meet it. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality, we are dedicated to shaping the future of our industry. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a dynamic Recreational Therapy Aide to join our team. Since our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. Our programs have played a role in countless success stories, thanks to our relational approach to behavioral care. We get to know our kids on an individual level, and work with them and their families toward a brighter next chapter. If any part of our mission has you inspired, we urge you to get in touch. It might be the best decision you make this year. Recreational Therapy Aide The Recreational Therapy Aide I assist with all aspects of Recreation Therapy, a service designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, cultural, recreation, and rehabilitation needs of all residents.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

Ensures resident safety during all activities.
Organizes and supervises across various communities.
Assists or fills in for recreational therapist or other aides
Attends Treatment Team Planning and Critical Reviews as assigned.
Assists in planning and implementing special events.
Ensures resident hygiene needs are met by completing requisition forms for necessary items.
Shops for hygiene supplies.
Ensure residents receive hair care services within allotted time frame.
Ensure requisition for hair care services (male and female) is submitted in a timely manner.
Create and maintain recreation bulletin boards.
Serves as liaison between barber and cosmetologist.
Maintain cleanliness of supplies utilized for weekly hygiene groups.
Ensures monthly email outlining important dates within the department is created and sent via email.
Participates in staff in-service and training programs.
Completes other related tasks as assigned.
May require evening, weekend, and holiday work.
Participates in staff growth and development activities.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of the rights of children and adolescents as patients in this facility.
Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, referral sources and the general public.
Must have proven ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.