Therapy Recreation Specialist at Volunteers of America - National Services in Lanham, Maryland

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at the Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE. With awesome benefits and great work environments you will love it here!



Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Job Highlights:




$60,000-$70,000

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;


• Career scholarships;


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:




The
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Under the supervision of the Day Program Manager, is responsible for the recreational assessment of participants, development of a plan of care designed to meet the participant's needs and coordination with other staff, oversight of care planned interventions, management of day center programming and task oversight of activities aides.



Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or similar field.

• May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

• Must have one year's experience working with the frail or elderly population

• Three (3) years' experience providing therapeutic programming to frail or elderly population preferred.

• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation


• Must be able to clear Background Check and Drug Screen.

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Essentials:

• Functions as an engaged member of the SCCCO Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Maintains regular attendance at and participates in IDT meetings; communicates participant changes and collaborates on plan of care decisions with the IDT. As requested by the Care Manager, attends and participates in Care Team meetings.


• Conducts an in-person initial comprehensive recreational assessment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant enrolled in SCCCO.


• As indicated by the Care Team, conducts in-person re-assessments as needed; reassessments may be required semi-annually, when there is a change of condition/status, or when triggered by the Care Team or IDT.


• Manages and develops supportive social, therapeutic, spiritual, cognitive, physical, and recreational programing in the SCC Day Centers that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of participants. Ensures incorporation of care planned interventions into the Day Center programming.


• Follows the Therapeutic Recreation philosophy of programming to the highest ability level and assisting, through adaptive programming and services, each participant to reach their individual potential.


• Provides skilled one-to-one therapeutic recreation interventions as indicated by the plan of care.


• Advises and supports incorporation of therapeutic recreation interventions into homecare services.

Senior Community Care of Maryland - PACE:



Senior Community Care of Maryland - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.


PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCMD helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.


With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.


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