Therapy Recreation Specialist

Overview

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE. Great benefits, positive work environment and work–life balance. Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services, the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Pay: $46,000-$55,000

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, under the supervision of the Day Program Manager, is responsible for the recreational assessment of participants, development of a plan of care designed to meet the participant’s needs and coordination with other staff, oversight of care planned interventions, management of day center programming and task oversight of activities aides.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a similar field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• One year of experience working with the frail or elderly population
• Ability to clear Background Check and Drug Screen
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and means of transportation
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact

• Three (3) years of experience providing therapeutic programming to frail or elderly population (preferred)

• Engaged member of the SCCCO Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance and participates in IDT meetings; communicates participant changes and collaborates on plan of care decisions with the IDT. Attends and participates in Care Team meetings as requested by the Care Manager.
• Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive recreational assessment and coordinates with the IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant enrolled in SCCCO.
• Per Care Team input, conducts in-person re-assessments as needed; reassessments may be required semi-annually, with a change of condition/status, or when triggered by the Care Team or IDT.
• Manages and develops supportive social, therapeutic, spiritual, cognitive, physical, and recreational programming in the SCC Day Centers that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of participants. Ensures incorporation of care planned interventions into Day Center programming.
• Follows the Therapeutic Recreation philosophy of programming to the highest ability level and facilitates adaptive programming to help each participant reach their individual potential.
• Provides skilled one-to-one therapeutic recreation interventions as indicated by the plan of care.
• Advises and supports incorporation of therapeutic recreation interventions into homecare services

PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team includes clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants, and culinary staff. Many roles offer flexible schedules, with some positions requiring occasional weekends. We support work–life balance with paid time off as part of our benefits package.

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