Salary:
$30.2215 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Social Science, Music Therapy, Education, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience as a recreation therapist in a health care setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Position Summary:
The incumbent plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates the activities of the Regional Center Therapeutic Recreation Program to meet the physical, intellectual, psychological and social needs of residents. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities under the direction of the Regional Center Administrator.
Overview:
Duties:
- Supervises the Recreation Therapy staff, volunteers, contract employees, and student interns.
- Performs quality improvement activities such as program review, chart audits, care plan, and MDS audits.
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs.
- Develops monthly activity calendar for scheduled events.
- Participates in resident care conferences.
- Attends community meetings to promote and develop resources such as Community College, high schools, colleges, Veterans groups, and senior citizen groups.
- Prepares vehicle, food service, housekeeping, and foundation requisitions for recreational activities.
- Monitors and prepares departmental budget and prepares forms for purchase of equipment and supplies.
- Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, and evaluates staff.
- Arranges activities with outside groups and organizations to provide quality programs for residents.
- Creates new resources for resident programs such as Adult Basic Education Program.
- Oversees chart, Kardex, and MDS therapeutic recreation notes in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Federal regulations.
- Works with resident council on resident concerns pertaining to the recreation department.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested by the Regional Center Administrator.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Therapeutic recreation activities and their benefits
- Medical terminology, psychiatric terminology, and disease processes
- Treatment Modalities
- Supervisory practices and principles.
- Documentation and care planning
Skill in:
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long-term care facility
- Use various audio-visual materials
- Physically perform the duties of the position.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, family members, government officials and the general public
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Residency:
Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference:
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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