Recreation Therapist - Eoa#2023-069

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Treatment Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for recreational activities with individuals residing in the CATH Unit in accordance with ICF/483 regulations

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
As a?Recreation Therapist, you would plan and conduct activities, working individually or as a member of a treatment team or treatment program. You would analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. As a treatment team member, you would participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment, and evaluation. In addition, you may be required to requisition, store, and maintain equipment and supplies.
Under the supervision of the TTL and as a member of the CATH treatment team, the incumbent will plan and conduct recreational activities to address the needs of the individuals to foster acclimation into the community by utilizing a wide range of recreational activities. The incumbent will organize/direct sports, games, music, dances, hobbies, exercise program, outings to address their individualized needs. The incumbent will requisition recreational equipment / supplies and maintain for use by CATH individuals. The incumbent will be needed to train the DSAs in any required implementation of recreational goals and documentation set for the individual. Will complete recreational assessment section of the CFA for their assigned individuals and attend the ITT meetings as required by the 483 regulations. The incumbent will be required to complete necessary required documentation of community inclusion and the individuals progress towards goal attainment and participation in activities. The incumbent will be responsible to manage/request/document/secure personal allowance expenditures via Acumatica for their assigned individuals in accordance with their personal expenditure plans (PEP). The incumbent will keep current with all their required trainings, the incumbent will also be required, when necessary, to transport consumers/staff on recreational outings etc. Incumbent should have training/experience in one of the following areas- Dance, Yoga, Arts, Physical Fitness or Music etc.

Prefer incumbent 1 yr. of ICF (483 regulations) experience working with Intellectually Developmentally Disabled

May assist or cover other recreation therapists for SOIRAs when census in CATH has been reduced.