Recreational Therapist Internship

About the role

The Recreational Activities Staff works with the Recreational Therapist to enhance the lives of individuals served by Dignitas, Inc., which operates five Group Homes and a Semi-Independent Living program specializing in Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries.

Responsibilities

• Aid in leisure planning, social skills, community integration, physical fitness, and improve overall quality of life for clients.
• Assist in therapeutic groups such as ADL skills, team building, self-expression, and skill building for all age groups.
• Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents.
• Coordinate large events and gatherings, including reserving locations, food, beverage, and entertainment.
• Develop and implement cognitively stimulating programs for clients.
• Facilitate and lead activities, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Support clients with their ADLs if needed.
• Maintain standards for state requirements regarding documentation, HIPAA, and NCTRC regulations.
• Work under supervision of the Recreational Therapist and participate in training for APIED processes.

Requirements

• Full-time days, nights, weekends-flexible schedule depending on activities/outing times.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Basic knowledge of Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injured individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a motivated, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and adaptable.
• Strongly encouraged to have a basic understanding of CPR and other medical procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic understanding of Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injured individuals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a motivated, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Must be able to be flexible, creative, and adaptable.
• Must have a basic understanding of CPR and other medical procedures.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Time Management
• Professional Compromising
• Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

• Trained in APIED processes.
• Hours earned while attending the program.
• No form of payment is earned during the program, only hours earned for internship requirements.