Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Position Summary The purpose of this salaried, exempt CTRS position is to promote a therapeutic environment for all residents by assessing recreational preferences, creating and implementing innovative group and individualized recreation programming, maintaining timely documentation, and enhancing quality of life through individualized person-centered interventions. Job Responsibilities Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures. Plan and lead group and individual activities. Maintain and record quarterly and annual progress reports. Keep daily statistics. Complete initial resident assessment. Assist in decorating of facility for holidays and events. Assist in the selection, planning and implementation of special events. Maintain supplies in an orderly and safe manner. Assist in selection and ordering of supplies. Attend plan of care and physiatry meetings. Attend in‑service training sessions. Perform any duties relevant to the function of the department. Maintain flexible work schedule to assist in needed situations or emergencies. Act as an instructor for recreation students and provide all necessary supervision/hands‑on experience to complete and fulfill fieldwork assignment as assigned by supervisor. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by supervisor, department director, and/or administrator. Qualifications B.S. degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy. Certification in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy. Experience One year of experience. Experience working with physically and cognitively challenged children preferred. Salary Range $66,300.00/Yr. to $70,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elizabeth Seton Children’s