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 our greenhouse. 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.
• Plans and conducts individual and group sessions to enhance skills.
• Gathers necessary materials and develops a curriculum to teach skills in specific areas.
• Aids program staff in encouraging and increasing individual participation.
• Aids in the development of treatment-specific goals and objectives, when appropriate.
• Prompts and assists individuals in achieving goals, fostering independence and competency.
• Aids program management in designing functional strategies and identifying adaptive equipment.
• Provides suggestions for enhancing functional and cognitive abilities, identifies barriers, and recommends accommodations.
• Documents professionally, efficiently, and in compliance with policies, creating progress reports, session notes, treatment summary reports, etc.

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 diagnosed with a developmental disability/autism preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and therapeutic activities.
• Experience with documentation and report writing.

Skills

• Therapeutic activity planning and implementation.
• Individual and group session facilitation.
• Curriculum development and material gathering.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Adaptive equipment identification and design.
• Problem-solving and goal-setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$22.40 - $22.85 per hour

Schedule

Hours vary based on program needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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.