Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Immanuel • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers?
Immanuel Communities is seeking a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist to work at Newport House, located at 6798 North 67th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68152. Newport House features 24 skilled nursing and rehabilitation suites, along with 72 long-term care suites.
This is a full-time position with typical work hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including one evening per week and one weekend day per month. The schedule may vary based on activity planning and organizational needs. Candidates must be available to work during their scheduled hours and should maintain flexibility to accommodate weekly schedule changes.
Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills, and education.
The overall purpose of this job is by providing opportunities for residents/patient to engage in continuing life experiences. The Therapeutic Recreation Program is geared towards maintain dignity and independence and contributing to the therapeutic environment in the long-term care, skilled, and subacute rehabilitation areas of the facility. The program encompasses group and individual activities and includes emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, creative and community components. The primary responsibilities of this job include works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team including residents and family members, physicians, pastoral care, pharmacy, nursing, volunteers, vendors, and other staff members. Interacts effectively with adult and geriatric populations including persons with physical disabilities, vision and hearing limitation and memory/behavioral impairments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation, activities programming, or a similar role supporting older adults.
• Willing to complete Nebraska-certified “Activity Coordinator” course or certified therapeutic recreation specialist.
• Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.
• 21+ years, able to pass DOT
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License in the respective state in which he/she resides and in Iowa, must have a chauffer’s license or ability to obtain one within 14 days of employment.
• Must have an acceptable record from the respective state’s Motor Vehicle Department in which the individual’s license was issued.
• Depending on location, may be required to have proof of insurance and reliable means of transportation.
• Hiring is contingent on successfully passing a DOT Medical Exam and obtaining DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or senior living environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team including residents and family members, physicians, pastoral care, pharmacy, nursing, volunteers, vendors, and other staff members
• Interacts effectively with adult and geriatric populations including persons with physical disabilities, vision and hearing limitation and memory/behavioral impairments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• 401K with employer match
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees