Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist - Part time- Chenango

Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Specialist I - Part Time

Part time: 6–29 hours per week.

ACHIEVE is a growing organization providing services in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties. We offer flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Plan, implement, and oversee the Recreation Respite Program and other leisure services within agency programs.
• Ensure quality opportunities for all families/participants registered for ACHIEVE’s Recreation and Leisure Services.
• Implement and facilitate scheduled recreation activities and spontaneous programs.
• Foster independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintain and properly store recreation equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate recreation and leisure activities with participants.
• Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.
• Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice.
• Provide supervision and direct care responsibilities for program participants.
• Address and report incidents, accidents, or any circumstances that adversely impact the health and safety of individuals receiving services.
• Follow department and facility policies and procedures to meet the cognitive, physical, psychological/emotional, social, and spiritual needs of participants.

• Cooperate with the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services and other specialists to achieve program goals.
• Maintain positive relationships with all departments, parents, staff, individuals receiving services, and community partners.
• Communicate health, safety, program concerns, sensitive situations, and incidents to supervisor.
• Complete required documentation and perform reviews to maintain records in conformance with policies and billing practices.
• Obtain and maintain required training certifications (First Aid, CPR, etc.).
• Attend required training, staff development programs, committees, and meetings as required by the agency or state/federal regulation.

• Good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities; effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including overtime, weekend and/or holiday time frames, and maintain acceptable work attendance.
• Computer literate with knowledge of agency operating systems and applicable software.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations.
• Physically able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals who have functional differences preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines.