Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
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Job Description
The Certified Recreational Therapist is an essential part of the Independence Program (IP) team reporting directly to Generations Home CareLLC as well as the Independence Program Case Manager. More than one Veteran Warrior may be assigned to a Recreational Therapist if availability allows for adequate scheduling for the Veterans and their therapist. The male warriors we are hiring for both need a Certified Recreational Therapist to provide approximately 20 hours per month each of support services. We provide training supervision by Neuro Case Management and offer on-going professional enhancement educational webinars.
- Based on the established goals of an individualized Care Plan provides Veteran Warriors functional supports to achieve set goals.
- Identifies barriers triggers or challenges in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
- Educates Veteran Warriors on how to develop necessary problem-solving skills and strategies solution driven role.
- Provides positive support and be an advocate for the Veteran Warrior.
- Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve their activities and life.
- Assists Veteran Warrior with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping church attendance sporting events recreation club participation classroom support volunteer/employment support etc.
- Serves as a role model/mentor and maintains good communication/relationships with the Veteran Warrior their families and referral sources.
- Experience working with an individual professionally and/or a loved-one with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder a Plus!
- 2 years experience as a Recreational Therapist - must be a Certified Recreational Therapist
- Understanding of military culture or Veteran - preferred.
- Retired/Semi retired male
- Behavioral health experience preferred.
- Mentoring coaching or training experience.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Proven experience working in a collaborative environment.
- Caring compassionate and have a high level of patience.
Employment Type
Part-Time
