Recreation Specialist II

InnovAge; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking a Recreation Specialist II to design and implement therapeutic recreation programs for frail and elderly participants. You will conduct assessments, plan individualized activities, and contribute to the care plans within InnovAge PACE settings.

You will collaborate with therapists and nurses, maintain accurate progress notes, and support program administration while delivering compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year working with frail/elderly populations; full-time experience in a patient recreation program preferred.
• Preference given to Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and participates in activity programs for frail and elderly participants.
• Conducts assessments and documents participant progress.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on care plans for InnovAge PACE program participants.
• Coordinates with other departments for treatment goals and special events.

Skills

Elderly population experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation & progress notes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Associates degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Recreation Specialist II plans, organizes, directs and participates in comprehensive activity programs that are tailored to the needs and limitations of the frail and elderly.

Participant Activities – 50%

• Evaluates participant’s functional status in relationship to recreations services.
• Performs initial, change of condition, transfer, and annual assessments for all participants.
• Develops, plans and implements recreational programs that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of participants who are frail and elderly.
• Assists participants with non-skilled activities of daily living.
• Develops and implements individual and group Recreational Therapy programs that meet the needs and capabilities of participants according to the care plan.
• Provides community resources for individual participants according to their care plan including but not limited to; community integration, community recreation resources, therapeutic community outings and therapeutic recreation special events.
• Consults with recreation department and contributes recreation program ideas for the ADHC recreation calendar on an as needed basis.
• Supports the recreation program and department when staffing needs warrant.
• Develops and applies leisure/recreation expertise in the leisure/recreation field. Disseminates to other recreation staff.
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.

Administration - 50%

• Consults with the multidisciplinary team regarding therapeutic recreational programs for participants, in collaboration with the occupational therapist.
• Coordinates treatment goals and special events with other departments.
• Maintains timely and accurate documenting of progress notes, daily participant sheets and other department required documentation in a timely and accurate manner that ensures agency charting and reporting requirements.
• Provides adaptive equipment and supplies for recreation in the ADHC.
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field from an accredited college/university or an Associates degree in a related field and 2 years of experience.
• 2 yrs in a social or recreational program that coordinates and provides services for a frail or elderly population within the last five years, one of which was full time in a patient recreation program in a health care setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly

PREFERRED

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification