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Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor will create and sustain standards of practice for meaningful activities in St John’s and will oversee quality assurance for the practice of TR in the organization. This person will be called upon to find solutions to issues concerning the resident, family and facility which impact quality of life and well-being on neighborhoods and through support of the community programming and events. In addition to maintaining quality oversight for the day to day practice of TR through policy, practice and education, this leadership position directly supervises one interdisciplinary clinical neighborhood in the home.

Qualifications & Education Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related human service field

+ At least two year experience in the long term care industry

+ Excellent computer skills

+ Prior experience with older adults and people living with dementia preferred

+ Ability to interact with elders and care for their needs

+ Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

Core Organizational Competencies:

+ St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.

+ Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.

+ Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.

+ Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.

+ Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.

+ Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.

+ Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.

+ Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

Position Competencies:

+ Advocates for, and brings meaning to Elders, particularly those living with dementia

+ Speedy and timely decision making

+ Implements continual process improvement

+ Communicates effectively and often

+ Shows compassion for elders an families needing Long term care and the staff who partner with them

+ Adapts appropriately to cultural differences

+ Maintains confidentiality

+ Spontaneous and playful

+ Understands and navigates the system of long term care and seeks to improve the structure and processes to attain improved outcomes for elders and families

+ Performance management, hiring, and interviewing

Position Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with Administration in planning the role of TR in facility services

+ Contribute to the formulation, review and amendment of TR policies and operational procedures in accordance with administrative organization of the facility

+ Contribute to Quality Assurance initiatives with responsibility as an active member in various committees; CQI, HIPPA, Interdisciplinary Policy and Procedure and Clinical Leadership

+ Responsible for the day to day operations of the TR functions which includes regular quality review for TR standards, support of neighborhood leadership, and ensuring and advocating for TR staffing patterns, conducting staff meetings, carrying a caseload and provide coverage as needed.

+ Directly Grow an interdisciplinary team of Dietician, Social Work, Environmental services, TR to highest neighborhood quality outcomes

+ Maintain statistical and analytical reports of TR attendance, offerings, and clinical education

+ Oversee TR and MT internship programs

+ Prepare annual budget and initiate procedure to control costs

+ Maintain certification requirements among team

+ Ensure the proper utilization of audiovisual equipment

+ Ensure proper maintenance of TR and MT equipment

Physical Requirements:

+ Frequent moving and lifting of residents: Involving lifting, pushing, pulling and bending (up to 75 pounds). Frequently squatting and occasionally reaching.

Exposure to Conditions:

+ May provide care to individuals with infectious diseases. May be subject or exposed to experiences that involve physical aggression. Occasional use of complex electrical equipment.