Therapeutic Activities Specialist
About the role
Supports and develops life skills and personal enrichment through meaningful and productive leisure and recreational activities. Activities include games, cooking, arts and crafts, and gardening in the greenhouse. Also designs and provides direct and consultative day services to persons served, developing structured, meaningful, and enriching activities to teach life skills and promote personal development.
Responsibilities
- Develops active treatment programs using music, art, horticulture, health and wellness, and multi-sensory experiences to enhance the skills of each person.
- Plans and conducts individual and group sessions to further enhance skills.
- Gathers necessary materials and develops a curriculum to teach skills in specific areas.
- Aids program staff in encouraging and increasing the participation of each individual.
- Aids in the development of treatment-specific goals and objectives, when appropriate.
- Prompts and assists individuals in achieving goals while fostering independence and competency.
- Aids in the design of functional strategies and the need for adaptive equipment that enhances learning and creates an environment best suited to individual profiles and needs.
- Provides suggestions regarding techniques and materials to support and enhance functional and cognitive abilities; identifies barriers that may impede individual progress, and recommends environmental accommodations to support functioning and facilitate skill generalization.
- Uses a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, accountable, and conforms to federal, state, and other applicable policies and procedures; develops and maintains progress reports, session notes, treatment summary reports, etc., as required by the IPP.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and 6 months related experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability/autism preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively with individuals who have developmental disabilities or autism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of therapeutic activity planning and implementation.
- Ability to document and report on progress effectively.
Skills
- Therapeutic activity planning and implementation.
- Documentation and reporting.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and autism.
Benefits
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
Pay
$22.40 - $22.85 per hour.
Benefits
Not specified.
Company Information
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness, and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect, and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners, and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team. Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential.