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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Town Of Manchester

Job Description

This position reports to the Senior Center Director.


DUTIES:
  • Plans calendar for the Senior Circle group including the following types of activities: exercise, discussion and socialization, adaptive games, art and crafts, creative movement, and trips.
  • Organizes and leads activities at the Senior Circle group in collaboration with the Senior Center Social Worker and the Health Department Geriatric Clinic Nurse.
  • Collaborates with Senior Center staff in planning, scheduling and implementing activities for group activities at the Senior Center
  • Obtains all food and supplies for Therapeutic Recreation Programs.
  • Plans activities for in-home recreation component. Makes home visits for initial assessment and weekly or bi-weekly recreation programs.
  • Assists in program development via recruitment of new participants, publicity, and contacts with clients, families, professionals and other referral sources.
  • Assists in the collection of participant contributions.
  • Maintains program records as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with frail, memory impaired and physically disabled older adults.
  • One year's experience in planning, developing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other professionals, participants and family members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

An Associate degree or certificate in therapeutic recreation or Associate degree in gerontology, human services, psychology, recreation or related field with courses or experience in therapeutic recreation.

The above description is illustrative. It is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete itemizing of all facets of any job.

Company Description

The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.

Town of Manchester's employees are essential to the town's ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team.


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