Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Lutheran SeniorLife; Mars (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

An aging care organization in Pennsylvania is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to manage and evaluate the activities program for residents. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of activities and ensuring they meet resident needs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field and be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The position offers competitive wages, health reimbursement benefits, and other incentives to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Recreation Therapy or equivalent experience.
• Certification required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the development and implementation of the activities program.
• Monitor and evaluate responses to programs and revise as necessary.
• Responsible for assessment and implementation of care plans for residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

Overview

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Full-time, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Located in Mars, PA.

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need. When you provide care for older adults, you’re helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe. We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist works under broad supervision to assist in directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing/evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident and making revisions as necessary. Responsible for assessment, care planning and implementation of the care plan for residents of St. John Community.

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Recreation Therapy, or equivalent experience as required by the NCTRC Board to achieve certification or B.S. in Art, Music or related therapy discipline.
• Certification required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), Music, Art.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

*based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.