Recreational Therapist Supervisor

Position Summary

Overview:

• Supervises the Recreation Therapy staff, volunteers, contract employees, and student interns.
• Interviews, hires, disciplines, and evaluates staff.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs.
• Performs quality improvement activities such as program review, chart audits, care plan, and MDS audits.
• Develops a monthly activity calendar for scheduled events.
• Participates in resident care conferences.
• Prepares vehicle, food service, housekeeping, and foundation requisitions for recreational activities.
• Makes arrangements for activities with outside groups and organizations to provide quality programs for residents.
• Creates new resources for resident programs such as Adult Basic Education Program.
• Oversees chart, Kardex, and MDS therapeutic recreation notes in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Federal regulations.
• Works with resident council on resident concerns pertaining to the recreation department.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested by the Community Living Center Administrator.

Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Treatment Modalities
• Supervisory practices and principles.
• Documentation and care planning
• Therapeutic recreation activities and their benefits
• Medical terminology, psychiatric terminology, and disease processes
• Skill in:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use various audio-visual materials.
• Foster a resident-centered culture that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Work with a large staff and a diverse client base.
• Be organized and prioritize competing tasks.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and the community.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Social Science, Music Therapy, Education, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience as a recreation therapist in a health care setting, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Residency

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.