Recreation Therapist 1/2 (PCN 027474)

About the role

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Responsibilities

• Involve elder residents in activities to promote, maintain or restore their physical and mental health.
• Treatment and rehabilitation of residents with various physical or mental abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in recreation therapy, recreation, occupational therapy, activity therapy, behavioral science or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional experience providing therapy services, including development, organization and implementation of a therapy program.

Qualifications

Positions in this series work with physically and/or mentally impaired or debilitated individuals. Most positions require the physical ability to assist clients in gross motor skill activities such as sports, exercise activities or outings and/or with fine motor skill activities such as hobbies, crafts and art activities.

Skills

• Human Services: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and implementation of programs that provide a broad range of social supports to individuals and families.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Benefits

The benefits to joining our team include:

• Making a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.
• Working with elder residents with many years of life experiences and wisdom who are in varying stages of their life journey.

Pay

• Recreation Therapist 1, Range 14: $2,236.80
• Recreation Therapist 2, Range 16: $2,577.60

Schedule

• This position is part of a healthcare team who plans, organizes, and directs recreational programs and special event activities in the Pioneer Home, a long-term care facility.