RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Position Purpose: Designs and implements unit-based recreational experiences which address the patient's culture, social and physical needs. Carries out planned recreational therapy treatment.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessment of patient and program needs.

1. Plans programs in a goal specific fashion.

1. Implements programs to ensure safety and quality.

1. Evaluates patients and programs for progress, quality, safety and effectiveness.

1. Reflects professional behavior and attitude appropriate to the position.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary and ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and development are useful. Limit setting, responding to children and adolescents in a caring, mature manner while maintaining professional boundaries necessary.

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field

Licensure/Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Maintain current Handle with Care (bi-annually), CPR (BLS Provider annually) First Aid Certifications. In order to operate The Hughes Center's Vehicles a current Virginia driver's license with a good driving record (minimum of +1 points) is required.

Experience: Two years of related experience with children, adolescents and young adult population or undergraduate degree in behavioral science.

Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

80% - 90% of the time, the incumbent is standing, walking, kneeling

or reaching while working with residents

Requires full range of body motion including handling and physical

Restraint of residents

Ability to perform CPR and First Aid

Days and hours may vary, some weekends may be required

Categories: Blood Borne Disease Exposure Category: Category I

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