Coordinator Recreational Therapy D'Youviile Center LIFE
Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
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Job Description
Salary: 22.13-33.19 USD
Facility: DYouville Clinic - LIFE
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Summary:
The Coordinator Recreational Therapy is responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of programs that address the socialization and recreational needs of each participant. Continually identifies and promotes interventions that will stimulate participant's mental and physical capabilities to their fullest extent resulting in the optimal level of independent functioning for each participant. Enables participants to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining their quality of life.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Minimum of Associate degree in recreational related field required. Five (5) years experience leading and directing recreational therapy in a long term care facility will be accepted in lieu of degree.
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of age-appropriate experience within the past 5 years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Effective communication skills including the ability to assist team members in understanding participant's psycho-social profiles, and which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including physicians, families and care givers
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public
- Strong customer focus skills
- Accountable/Results oriented
- Integrity and respect for others
- Possess active listening skills, analytical abilities and teaching abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to work within the team of health professionals, accepting and considering all points of view
- Must have basic skills with Microsoft office products and other software as needed
