TITLE: Therapeutic Activity Director
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SUMMARY: The center shall have a full time Therapeutic Activity Director who is responsible for enhancing the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the participants. This position develops and creates the activities based on the abilities and interests of the participants in order to achieve a balance between exercise, rest, mental stimulation, creativity and fun. In addition, participants enjoy outside entertainers, seasonal field trips, parties and special events throughout the year.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Developing and Implementing the therapeutic activity program for each participant
2. Supervising the program aides who assist with therapeutic activities
3. Planning and scheduling activities and events
4. Creating and posting in a conspicuous place a monthly calendar of activities and events
5. Contributing to each participant's comprehensive assessment and plan of care
6. Writing a therapeutic activity note at least one time every 90 days or more often as necessary in each participant's health record that documents the participant's therapeutic activity needs, participation in, reaction to, and current preference for activities.
7. Assisting as necessary with other ADH Services
8. Effectively participates as a member of the Center’s multidisciplinary team in care planning meetings. Contribute to the development and/or modification of an individualized care plan for each participant
9. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for participants by implementing program policies regarding the environment, safety and security of participants according to state regulations as outlined in the Center Policy & Procedure Manual
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Academic: Is a certified Therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional by accrediting body recognized by the department OR is a qualified Occupational Therapist OR occupational Therapist Assist
2. Experience: Has at least 2 years of experience working in a social OR recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full time in an activities program in a health care setting
3. Health: Pre-employment clearance by a physician that certifies the employee to be free of infectious disease and/or restrictions that would inhibit performing job related responsibilities
4. Language: Able to read, write and speak English
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Experience:
- Activities: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
