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The Adult Day Care Center on our Manhattan campus is seeking a full time Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to join our team! This position will be part-time, 3 days a week , 18 to 20 hour per week . The work schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 am to 6:00 pm, with alternating Saturdays, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision the Program Director, the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will plan, facilitate and lead goal oriented activities and completes required documentation and care plans, in a manner that is consistent with The New Jewish Home mission, vision and values.

Job Duties:

+ Assists in planning recreational activities for frail, memory challenged and visually impaired clients.

+ Handles and completes clients' therapeutic recreation programs and ensures completion of progress notes for clients every 180 days .

+ Prepares the comprehensive care plans for assigned clients , attends scheduled meetings and provides updates for changes in their status, behavior and health.

+ Prepares materials for recreation programs , incorporating client's needs and interest in the process.

+ Requests supply orders for recreation program as needed.

+ Prepares and conducts recreational activities in the area of specialty and encourages participation in the activity.

+ Clean up supplies and equipment after each activity.

+ Work with and/or supervise volunteers assigned to his/her work area.

+ Facilitates access and participation in activities of clients with special needs.

+ Maintains statistics and attendance information/records.

+ Communicates with other staff, families and clients about the recreation program, when needed.

+ Assists in large group recreation activities.

+ Attends workshops, seminars, in-service education programs and department meetings.

+ Prepares and post a large monthly recreation calendar, with information coming from the Recreation Coordinator.

+ Performs other tasks as maybe assigned.

Job Qualifications:

+ College degree preferably in Therapeutic Recreation

+ With 2 years experience in Therapeutic Recreation

Age Related Skills and Competencies

+ Ability to plan, conduct and conduct therapeutic recreation programs , in accordance with age appropriate activities of the older adult population.

Physical Demand:

+ Movement involved activities such as but not limited to exercise, dancing and bowling.

+ Transporting supplies, lifting, pushing and re-arranging tables and chairs.

+ Pushing wheelchairs and assisting transfers.