Senior Recreation Specialist — Therapeutic Programs

InnovAge Holding Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking a Recreation Specialist II to plan, organize, direct and participate in comprehensive activity programs tailored to the needs of frail and elderly participants within the InnovAge PACE program.

You will evaluate functional status, perform assessments, develop and implement individual and group recreation therapy programs, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and provide adaptive equipment and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; or Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• 2 years in a social or recreational program serving frail/elderly populations in the last five years, with at least one year in a health-care setting.
• Minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and participate in activity programs for frail and elderly participants.
• Evaluate participants’ functional status and document progress.
• Develop and implement individualized and group recreational therapy programs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and other departments.
• Provide adaptive equipment and supplies for recreation.
• Contribute to Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE participants.

Skills

Recreation program development

Assessment & evaluations

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Associate's degree in related field + 2 years experience

CTRS certification (preferred)

Job description

InnovAge is seeking a Recreation Specialist II to plan, organize, direct and participate in comprehensive activity programs tailored to the needs of frail and elderly participants within the InnovAge PACE program.

You will evaluate functional status, perform assessments, develop and implement individual and group recreation therapy programs, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and provide adaptive equipment and community resources.