Job Description

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist II

Schedule: Full Time

Wage: $18.00 - $19.25/hr

Location: Broome County, NY

The Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist II is responsible for the planning, implementation, and the oversight of the Recreation Respite Program as well as recreation activities and other leisure services within other agency programs. The position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide planning, promotion, implementation, and facilitation of recreation activities that are on the program schedule as well as spontaneous programs as assigned.
• For Day Habilitation and Residential programs: Research interactive activities, create a calendar, prepare activities, provide supplies, facilitate the programming. Programming will be provided multiple times per week depending on the needs of each program. If not able to facilitate the program, supplies and directions will be provided to DSP program staff to implement the activity.
• Foster and promote independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Ensure that all recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and properly maintained.
• Assist with creating program calendars for all 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 responsibilities with program participants.
• Responsible for addressing and reporting all incidents, accidents, violations, deficiencies observed and/or suspected situations which dversely impact on the health and safety of individuals receiving services to direct supervisor as they are discovered or indicated.
• Follow department and facility policies and procedures to assure that the cognitive, physical, psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual needs of participants are met and maintained.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some direct experience working with individuals that have functional differences preferred.
• A valid driver's license and record that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines.