Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Req #:

2377

Job ID:

13898

Job Location:

New York, NY

Zip Code:

10040

Category:

Rehabilitation Services

Agency:

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

Status:

Temporary Full-Time

Office:

Office-based

Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.

Why work for MJHS?:

This is an 1199 represented position that offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.

 

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities:

Designs, implements, conducts and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs (group and one to ones) including the creative arts, which meet resident needs and maximize resident strengths.  Invites and escorts residents to on and off community/neighborhood programs ensuring their safety and security by monitoring whereabouts during programs, and at all times when residents are present.  Appropriately utilizes specific behavioral techniques for dementia resident and other populations.  

Qualifications:

• B.A or B.S in degree in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, dance/movement therapy, creative arts therapy or related field

  AND preferably

  One of the following awarded within four (4) months of employment:

           Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

           Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT- BC),

           Art Therapist Registered (ATR)

           Art Therapist Registered – Board Certified (ATR-BC)   

           Registered - Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT) 

           Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)

• Demonstrated skill, as needed, to complement department/community needs  such as crafts, music, dance, art, yoga, puppetry, drama, etc.

• Ability to plan and implement programs

• Enunciated communication

• Documentation skills

• Exercises good judgment

• Demonstrates consistent punctuality and attendance

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