Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (WAE)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.
ELMHS is looking for a motivated detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2! 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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:
- 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 in-service 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 a 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Classified WAE(not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period)
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Physical Education
- Microsoft Publisher
- Van Driver
- Behavioral Therapy
- Commercial Driving
- Computer Literacy
- Website Maintenance
- Recreational Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Program Design
- PTSD Care
- Writing Skills
