Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1-2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1-2
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About this Job
- This vacancy is located within theREHABILITATION DEPARTMENTat the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System Jackson LA. ELMHS is the largest 24hour multisite state psychiatric complex comprised or residential outpatient and inpatient services.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience as a teacher instructor or counselor in a recreational program; OR
A bachelors degree in a rehabilitation recreation or therapy field a physical education field or psychology; OR
Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.Job Specification
Function of Work:
To plan organize direct conduct and evaluate therapeutic recreational services for special populations.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
General from a higherlevel therapeutic recreation specialist or other supervisor manager or administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional over Therapy Aides nonprofessional 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 Assistant by the presence of professionallevel therapeutic recreation duties and responsibilities.
Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 by the absence of independent responsibility for planning organizing directing conducting and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations.Job Duties and Other Information
Directs and organizes such activities as sports dramatics games and arts and crafts to assist patientsto 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.
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.
The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and agencywide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a parttime temporary WAE. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Thisposition is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 or 2 depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
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.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
(225)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
