Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional

Achieve Ny • Binghamton, NY

5d

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 researching interactive activities, creating calendars, preparing activities and supplies, and facilitating programming multiple times per week based on each program’s needs. When unable to facilitate an activity, the professional provides supplies and directions to DSP program staff for implementation. The position also promotes participants’ independent leisure pursuits, maintains recreation equipment and supplies, transports participants as needed, and provides supervision and direct care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and a 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.
• For Day Habilitation and Residential programs, research interactive activities, 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 a program.
• Foster and promote 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 Association (ATRA) Standards of Practice.
• Provide supervision and direct care to program participants.
• Address and report incidents, accidents, violations, deficiencies, and observed or suspected situations that may adversely affect the health and safety of individuals receiving services to the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Optional voluntary plans.
• 33 days of paid time off annually for eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED