Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Statement

Assigns / Assesses / Evaluates / Monitors / Supervises therapeutic activity programs and staff, in supporting residents to meet their activity, recreational, community outings needs both individually and in groups. Schedules a robust activities calendar, assigns staff to complete activities, assessments and person-centered treatment plans and outcomes. Provides activity / recreational therapy education to staff and families. Completes and reviews assessments and documentation to ensure regulations and standards are met. Functions as Administrator on Duty as assigned.

Essential Functions

THERAPIST

• Administers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline.
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's data.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.
• Instructs individuals, their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
• Prepares records and reports on individual's progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist III

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check :  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing :   Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Company Description

Stockley Center, located in Southern Delaware, is a Medicaid certified Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The 50 - bed facility provides both intermediate and skilled nursing care for individuals requiring a variety of complex supports and medical needs. Each residential suite is staffed by registered nurses and certified nursing assistants among other ancillary staff members assisting residents to meet their physical, mental, personal and social goals, wishes, and desires.

Company Description

Stockley Center, located in Southern Delaware, is a Medicaid certified Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The 50 - bed facility provides both intermediate and skilled nursing care for individuals requiring a variety of complex supports and medical needs. Each residential suite is staffed by registered nurses and certified nursing assistants among other ancillary staff members assisting residents to meet their physical, mental, personal and social goals, wishes, and desires.