Recreation Specialist I

InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), providing enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers.

About the role

Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in a comprehensive recreation program tailored to the needs and limitations of the frail elderly. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs, interests, and capabilities of participants and develops individualized recreation plans.
• Develops and implements individual care plans that meet the interests, needs, and capabilities of participants.
• Consults the recreation staff for the provision and implementation of recreation programs, individual and group, as specified in the care plan.
• Assesses and reassesses participants’ functional status in relationship to participation in recreational activities and implementation of 1:1 treatment plans.
• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups, 1:1’s, and individual activities such as exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, and sensory activities that meet the needs and capabilities of participants according to the care plan.
• Plans and develops the overall activity/recreation program for participants in collaboration with recreation assistants.
• Plans and schedules community field trips, outings, and events.
• Performs preparation and cleanup of activities by putting away supplies and straightening out activity areas.
• Assists Day Center staff in providing lunch service and assistance with arriving participants, as appropriate and approved by the ADHC Supervisor.
• Orders supplies for the department and maintains department equipment, within reason and ability of the position.
• Completes assigned charting and reporting as directed by the Recreation Therapist.
• Oversees volunteers and senior companions assigned to the day center, including monitoring services delivered, completing time cards/evaluations, and assignments.
• Attends Care Plan Meetings for participants and consults with the entire multidisciplinary team.
• Schedules entertainment and therapy for participants.
• Finalizes the Activity Calendar and orders/picks up calendars for Day Center posting.
• Shops for activity supplies for different groups such as cooking and crafts, using personal transportation.
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate, and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient recreation program in a healthcare setting.
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• State-issued driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record, and auto insurance as required by law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or Punjabi.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

Pay

Posted pay range: $20.67 - $24.81 per hour.