Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 Activities Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 Activities Assistant
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Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans population of Louisiana through the provision of medical restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
This position is located in the Recreation/Activities Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe Louisiana. This is a fulltime position.
Conduct therapeutic recreational activities in group settings and individual settings. Directs and organizes sports games arts and crafts. and exercise to encourage socialization and develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
Responsible for planning organizing directing and evaluating patient progress/treatment plans. Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of the treatment team reflecting patients reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Organizes and conducts special therapeutic recreation outings such as ball games rodeos sightseeing picnics museums and field trips. Performs CNA services for residents when away from facility.
Assists in supervising coordinating and training volunteers students workers senior workers and CNA recreation therapy aide.
Escorts resident to and from activities.
Supervises resident worker .
Assists in maintaining inventory/equipment/materials.
Assists in developing monthly Activity Calendars.
Performs other related duties as required.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range:The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including but not limited to:- Failure tofullycomplete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
- Submission of a resume and/or SF10 application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
- Failure to listcompletelicense information (if applicable to the job position).
- Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.
Jamaile Burton
Human Resources AnalystMinimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience as a teacher instructor or counselor in a recreational program plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR
A bachelors degree in a rehabilitation recreation or therapy field a physical education field or psychology plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR
Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus one year of experience in recreation therapy.Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To plan organize direct conduct and evaluate therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
Broad direction from a higherlevel therapeutic recreation specialist or higherlevel manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional over lowerlevel professional and nonprofessional therapeutic recreation staff volunteers or interns.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU Health Sciences Center Acute Care Hospitals Medical Schools; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 by independent responsibility for planning organizing directing conducting and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3A by the absence of firstline supervisory responsibilities over lowerlevel professional and nonprofessional therapeutic recreation staff.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3B by the absence of providing certified clinical oversight of a specific unit as required by legislation.Examples of Work
Directs and organizes such activities as sports dramatics games and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships to socialize effectively and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
Instruct clients in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing concentration and other activities.
Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities needs and interests.
Instruct clients in calisthenics stretching and limbering exercises and individual and group sports.
Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
Organizes and conducts special outings such as ball games sightseeing or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team reflecting clients reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
May supervise and conduct inservice training of other staff members review their assessments and program goals and consult with them on selected cases.
May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of therapeutic recreation.
May serve as consultant to other state agencies educational institutions and community health programs.
May prepare and submit requisitions for needed supplies.
May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
