Therapeutic Recreation Specialist-CTTP (5431)

The House of The Good Shepherd•Utica, NY

11d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, implement, and document therapeutic recreation programs and interventions based on a standardized clinical assessment of identified needs. These programs promote learning, growth, development, and skill acquisition in areas such as gross motor, fine motor, socialization, cognitive, and community integration skills.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation; Or with one-year relevant experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a minimum of three years' experience treating seriously emotionally disturbed children and youth.
Current certification by the National Therapeutic Recreation Council as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required for Office of Mental Health (OMH) programs, preferred for Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) programs.
Valid New York State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Complete the Standardized Therapeutic Recreation Assessment for all children on the assigned caseload within 30 days of admission to the residential facility.
Complete the Standardized Recreation and Leisure Service Profile to determine each child's recreation and leisure interest.
Prepare a Therapeutic Recreation Clinical Summary which specifies each child's strengths, needs, and clinical recommendations designed to enhance areas of skill development.
Develop an individualized recreational plan with input from each child for integration into his/her comprehensive treatment plan.
Develop therapeutic recreation goals, objectives, and methodologies that specifically address identified Therapeutic Recreation needs based on clinical assessment.
Develop and maintain a system of data collection which measures each child's progress toward stated goals and objectives, identified within their Therapeutic Recreation Plan.
Complete a monthly progress note, based on measurable and observable data.
Attend all treatment planning and management meetings, as required.
Present Therapeutic recreation findings and recommendations at clinic team meetings.
Plan, develop, implement, and post a monthly Recreation Calendar for the residence.
Serve as a permanent member of the treatment team, with ongoing and consistent participation in treatment planning and review.
Assist with the implementation of specialized adjunct therapies consisting of Music Therapy, Dance Therapy, Pet Therapy, Horseback Riding Therapy, etc.
Adjust assigned work schedule to meet the needs of specialized community integration programs including but not limited to the Heart Run/Walk, Boilermaker, Spring Formal, Musical Presentation/Concerts, etc., which may require evening and weekend hours.
Provide Child Care Workers with ongoing in-service training as it relates to the implementation and delivery of the Therapeutic Recreation program.
Provide Ongoing Recreation and Leisure in-service training to new employees.
Coordinate equipment and supplies for the implementation of therapeutic recreation activities.
Attend required agency training, workshops, and seminars as appropriate or required for continuing education.
Successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, annual CPR, and all other required agency trainings as defined by program and agency policy.
Actively participate in program and agency-wide quality assessment and improvement activities in accordance with the agency's Quality Improvement Program.
Attend pre-shift meetings and provide Program Supervisors and direct care staff with clinical direction as it relates to the provision of scheduled therapeutic activities.
Maintain and monitor spending expenditures within the context of the recreation budget allocations.