Music Specialist

The Meaning Life Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking a full time Music Therapist on temporary basis to join our team! The assignment will be starting on July 2026. Reports To: Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Client Experience and Meaningful Life, the Music Specialist conducts individual resident/patient assessments to identify interests and needs, maintains clinical and other records within departmental policies and practices, as well as DOH/CMS standards, and participates in care planning and meetings for an assigned group of residents/patients. The Music Specialist develops, plans, coordinates, conducts, and evaluates a variety of therapeutic recreation and music programs, leisure activities, individual interventions, and collaboratively develops and conducts facility-wide events, to promote optimal physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents/patients, based on resident/patient needs and preferences. Duties and Responsibilities Conducts individual assessments, reassessments and monitoring to determine resident/patient recreational needs and interests. Completes all clinical documentation for assigned group of residents on a timely basis, within departmental and facility policies and practices, and to DOH/CMS standards, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and any other documentation as may be appropriate/required. Works with care plan team to develop and implement the plan of care. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Develops, plans, coordinates, produces, and distributes a monthly calendar/schedule of therapeutic recreation programs, music programs, and leisure activities based on resident needs and preferences for assigned population. Conducts planned recreational and music programs according to schedule. Conducts unscheduled leisure activities that may be beneficial to the population served. Conducts recreational programs in other areas of the Home as may be needed or as may be desirable as a means of sharing specialized skills in music (e.g., Drumming Circle, Glee Club). Works collaboratively with other staff to coordinate, participate in, or lead facility wide events. Develops and implements individual activities for those residents who need, or who prefer, one-to-one recreational/ music activity. Provides adaptive interventions as needed to enable residents to maximize participation. Works with unit teams, coordinates and facilitates escort/transportation for residents to attend events. Plans and accompanies residents on recreational outings. Provides education and assistance to residents for voter registration and absentee ballots. Guides, directs, provides information to, and provides oversight to Therapeutic Recreation Aides, Therapeutic Recreation student interns, volunteers, and others; provides feedback to department director. Provides clinical guidance, mentoring and education for other staff members regarding conducting activities and leisure opportunities. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational pursuits and assists in escorting/transporting residents to such activities. Coordinates postings on the activity bulletin board and other displays in a timely manner, including posting planned activities on a monthly or other scheduled basis as determined by the needs of the residents/patients. Keeps boards/displays current. Designs and publicizes communications, signs, and invitations. Conducts Activity Planning Meetings with residents, as appropriate. Follows up and evaluates residents’ requests for potential inclusion in future programming. Prepares supplies for recreation and music programs. Monitors supply inventory and submits orders to Director for materials, supplies and resources for resident activities and makes resources available to other staff. Oversees decoration supplies and the display of seasonal decorations. Sustains an effective working knowledge of each resident and staff of the community. Develops and maintains positive relationship/communication with residents and their families and friends, as well as staff and volunteers. Maintains required records in an accurate and timely fashion. Ensures completion of attendance log. Attends departmental meetings, team meetings, staff development classes, other meetings as may be needed. Completes mandatory in-services. Works a flexible schedule to facilitate the therapeutic recreation operations of the facility. Complies with The New Jewish Home’s departmental and facility policies and procedures. Provides therapeutic recreation services in compliance with federal and state guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr