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Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional

Part-time

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Norwich, NYPart-time$17.5–19.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$17.5–19.25/hr
Location
Norwich, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional plans, implements, and oversees the Recreation Respite Program and provides recreation activities and leisure services across other agency programs. The role supports participants’ independent leisure pursuits, provides supervision and direct care, and may transport participants to activities. The posting prefers some direct experience working with individuals with functional differences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recreation Activity FacilitationDirect CareDriving

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDDirect Experience With Functional DifferencesValid Driver's LicenseMeets Insurance Carrier Guidelines

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional

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Description

Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional

Schedule:Part-Time Positions (0-29 hours per week)

Wage: $17.50 - $19.25/hr

Location:Broome County, NY

Benefits:Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

The Therapeutic Recreation Support Professional is responsible for the planning, implementation, and the oversight of the Recreation Respite Program as well as recreation activities and other leisure services within other agency programs. The position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide planning, promotion, implementation, and facilitation of recreation activities that are on the program schedule as well as spontaneous programs as assigned.

  • For Day Habilitation and Residential programs: Research interactive activities, create a calendar, prepare activities, provide supplies, facilitate the programming. Programming will be provided multiple times per week depending on the needs of each program. If not able to facilitate the program, supplies and directions will be provided to DSP program staff to implement the activity.

  • Foster and promote independent leisure pursuits of participants by providing necessary tools and supplies.

  • Ensure that all recreation equipment and supplies are properly stored and properly maintained.

  • Assist with creating program calendars for all recreation activities offered to participants.

  • Transport participants to recreation and leisure activities as needed.

  • Strive to meet the American Therapeutic Recreation (ATRA) Standards of Practice

  • Provide supervision and direct care responsibilities with program participants.

  • Responsible for addressing and reporting all incidents, accidents, violations, deficiencies observed and/or suspected situations which diversely impact on the health and safety of individuals receiving services to direct supervisor as they are discovered or indicated.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Some direct experience working with individuals that have functional differences preferred.

  • A valid driver's license and record that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines.

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