RECREATION THERAPIST 2 - 12242024-64168

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, RUTHERFORD COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/HRC0012647_Recreation_Therapist_2_Rutherford_1625.pdf

This is an on-site position

Qualifications

Overview

Responsibilities

1. Implements behavior education systems with clients to ensure successful independent living skills by creating behavior change plans and contracts, providing individual behavior change interventions with documentation, and intervening as needed when behaviors violate the standards of conduct.

1. Identifies goals and objectives for individuals engaged in recreational therapy relying upon individual assessments, therapist observations, referrals, and inter-disciplinary team findings to ensure appropriate services and activities are provided.
2. Develops therapeutic treatment plans/recreational therapy goals to ensure client outcomes are met.
3. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements recreational activities of individuals engaged in therapy to assist in meeting desired client outcomes.

1. Assures that departmental/facility policy is carried out as recreation therapy is being implemented to comply with state/federal law and accrediting bodies.

1. Develops constructive, cooperative, professional and harmonious working relationships with staff and clients to ensure quality and timely services.

1. Identifies psychosocial, behavioral, or physical problems of individuals to assist with meeting client needs.
2. Evaluates progress data of individuals to assess their advancement toward meeting their goals and objectives.

1. Assesses whether recreation therapy provided is safe and appropriate for the physical needs of the client.
2. Identifies goals and objectives for individuals engaged in recreational therapy relying upon individual assessments, personal observations, referrals, and inter-disciplinary team findings to ensure appropriate techniques and services are provided.
3. Evaluates and assesses client progress to determine readiness for re-entry into the workforce/independent living.

1. Assists in training direct care staff so that the client receives the correct and appropriate services.
2. Works with paraprofessional personnel to train and assist in carrying out therapeutic programs to meet the needs of the client.
3. Provides a teaching setting for interns to provide them with skills they will need for future employment.

1. Implements various recreational activities such as social interactions, anger management, healthy lifestyles, coping skills, leisure education, character education, creative expression, and physical activities to assist in meeting desired client outcomes.
2. Implements clinical care activities to provide resources for successful client outcomes.

1. Provides input and information to other therapists and inter-disciplinary teams about the effectiveness of individuals adapting to recreational therapy programs to ensure client goals and objectives are met.

1. Demonstrates awareness of individual differences by delivering instructions that are always appropriate for individual needs.

1. Completes work assignments in the designated time frames to meet facility guidelines.

1. Implements activities in a therapeutic plan in order to develop psychosocial skills, independent living skills or the physical development of individuals engaged in recreational therapy to ensure appropriate client outcomes are achieved.
2. Follows state facility emergency response plans to ensure safety of clients and staff.
3. Implements recreational activities for all clients who want to participate in recreational services.

1. Operates computer hardware and software, scanners, and other equipment to complete reports, document collective data, and communicate with others to capture and maintain program information.

1. Records the progress and reactions of individuals engaged in recreational therapeutic activities to evaluate their advancement toward meeting desired outcomes.
2. Completes recreational assessments within the facilities' established timeframes to create client goals, outcomes, and objectives.
3. Completes recreational discharge summaries to give clients information on how they can continue recreational programs within their community.

1. Evaluates the outcomes of therapeutic programs in relation to individual needs to determine if appropriate and beneficial services are provided to clients.
2. Reviews client input to determine the quality of services provided.

1. Assesses the skill level, ability, and interests of individuals engaged in recreational activities to ensure client outcomes are met.
2. Observes and assesses individuals engaged in recreational therapy and gathers information regarding their progress toward goals and objectives.
3. Reviews client documentation to obtain important information regarding client needs and ability levels.

1. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and provide other physical activities as required to perform job tasks.

1. Communicates relevant information to supervisor and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email or in-person to provide information and for consultation and accreditation.

1. Has knowledge of and practices wheelchair van procedures to ensure safety.
2. Follows center and state regulations while driving state vehicles to ensure safety.
3. Maintains and secures appropriate motor vehicle operating license and endorsement in a timely manner to provide transportation as needed.

1. Reports any equipment which needs repairing or any shortage of supplies to the supervisor to guarantee the appropriate number and types of equipment and supplies are readily accessible.
2. Maintains care and storage of recreational equipment and supplies to ensure available resources are well maintained and in good condition.

1. Schedules therapeutic activities for clients to meet desired outcomes.

1. Provides input and information to other therapists about the effectiveness of individuals adapting to recreational therapy programs to ensure the continuity of services provided.

1. Attends state organization's required annual trainings to increase knowledge of policies and procedures.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Administration and Management
2. Clerical
3. Communications and Media
4. Computers and Electronics
5. Customer and Personal Service
6. Education and Training
7. Fine Arts
8. Law and Government
9. Personnel and Human Resources
10. Psychology
11. Public Safety and Security
12. Therapy and Counseling
13. Transportation

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
3. Learning Strategies
4. Mathematics
5. Monitoring
6. Reading and Writing
7. Communication
8. Instructing
9. Negotiation
10. Persuasion
11. Service Orientation
12. Social Perceptiveness
13. Equipment Maintenance
14. Equipment Selection
15. Operation and Control
16. Management of Material Resources
17. Time Management
18. Independent Living Skills
19. Fine Motor Skills
20. Gross Motor Skills and Flexibility

1. Processing and Expressing Information
2. Stamina
3. Basic Physical Fitness
4. Depth Perception
5. Far Vision
6. Glare Sensitivity
7. Hearing Sensitivity
8. Near Vision
9. Night Vision
10. Peripheral Vision
11. Sound Localization
12. Speech Clarity
13. Speech Recognition
14. Visual Color Discrimination

Tools & Equipment

1. Computers
2. Fax Machine
3. Copiers
4. Proxy Cards
5. Auto Visual Equipment
6. Exercise Equipment
7. Recreational Equipment
8. Motor Vehicles
9. Wheelchair Lifts
10. Communication Equipment
11. Circuit Breakers
12. Restraints
13. ADL (Activities Daily Living) Equipment