Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional
About The Position
The Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional plans, implements, and oversees the Recreation Respite Program, recreation activities, and other leisure services within agency programs. The role supports Day Habilitation and Residential programs by developing and preparing activities, supplying materials, and facilitating programming multiple times per week according to each program’s needs. When unable to facilitate an activity, the employee provides supplies and directions to DSP program staff for implementation. The position also promotes participants’ independent leisure pursuits and provides supervision and direct care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Some direct experience working with individuals who have functional differences.
Responsibilities
- Plan, promote, implement, and facilitate scheduled and spontaneous recreation activities as assigned.
- Research interactive activities for Day Habilitation and Residential programs, create calendars, prepare activities and supplies, and facilitate programming multiple times per week based on program needs.
- Provide supplies and directions to DSP program staff when unable to facilitate an activity.
- Foster participants’ independent leisure pursuits by providing necessary tools and supplies.
- Ensure recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and maintained.
- Assist with creating program calendars for recreation activities offered to participants.
- Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.
- Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice.
- Provide supervision and direct care to program participants.
- Report observed or suspected incidents, accidents, violations, deficiencies, and situations that may adversely affect the health and safety of individuals receiving services to the direct supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement
- Company-paid life coverage
- Company-paid disability coverage
- Optional voluntary plans
- 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
