Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Tue - Sat 11a-7p

Elizabeth Seton Children's; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s therapeutic facility in Yonkers seeks a CTRS to promote a therapeutic environment through innovative recreation programming. Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, planning activities, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must hold a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy and certification, with preferred experience working with physically and cognitively challenged children. The salary ranges from $62,400 to $66,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy.
• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy is required.
• Preferred: Experience working with physically and cognitively challenged children.

Responsibilities

• Promote a therapeutic environment for all residents.
• Plan and lead group and individual activities.
• Assist in decorating the facility for holidays and events.
• Complete initial resident assessments and document progress.

Skills

Recreational programming

Documentation

Assessment skills

Event planning

Flexibility

Education

B.S. degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Certification in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this salaried, exempt CTRS position is to promote a therapeutic environment for all residents by assessing recreational preferences, creating and implementing innovative group and individualized recreation programming, maintaining timely documentation, and enhancing quality of life through individualized person-centered interventions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• To plan and lead group and individual activities
• Maintain and record quarterly and annual progress reports
• Keep daily statistics
• Complete initial resident assessment
• Assist in decorating of facility for holidays and events
• Assist in the selection, planning and implementation of special events
• Maintain supplies in an orderly and safe manner
• Assist in selection and ordering of supplies
• Attend plan of care and physiatry meetings
• Attend in service training sessions
• Perform any duties relevant to the function of the department
• Maintain flexible work schedule to assist in needed situations or emergencies
• As assigned by supervisor will act as an instructor for recreation students and provide all necessary supervision/hands on experience in order to complete and fulfill fieldwork assignment
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and License/Certification Requirements

• B.S. degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy
• Certification in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Experience

• One year experience
• Experience working with physically and cognitively challenged children preferred

Salary Range

$62,400.00/Yr. To $66,000.00/Yr.