7-21-10

Recreation Therapist

RecCare, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA

RecCare, Inc. is a privately owned company providing community based recreation therapy support for individuals with developmental disAbilities in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Currently, we are looking for full-time and part-time Recreation Therapists to join our team.

We operate seven days a week in a virtual work environment allowing our staff to have a flexible schedule contingent on client's needs. We are looking for individuals who are able to

• Travel throughout Philadelphia and surrounding area to support our clients.
• Flexible to work on Saturdays, Sundays and some evening hours .

The examples of Essential Functions and Responsibilities are:

• Assists, guides, models and counsels within the area of healthy social and recreational behaviors and choices according to the support plan, taking into account clients' functional, nutritional, allergic or behavioral restrictions.
• Assists with formulation of clients' individualized activities.
• Prepares progress note for clients to document client behavior.
• Participates in initial and ongoing in-service training.

The Core Competencies for our team members are:

• Self-disciplined with strong motivation to provide this type of service.
• Client focused with great customer service and dedication to outstanding care for individual with profound disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a positive and professional manner in personal contacts, by telephone and in writing.
• Good documentation skills with command of computer and Internet
• Dependable with flexibility and patience to handle sensitive situations.

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor's or higher in recreational therapy, special education and/or any other degree with a combination of related training, education and experience. Have a copy or can procure a copy of diploma or transcript.
• Experience with aquatics, music, arts and crafts, etc. is a plus.
• A current valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Current possession or ability to obtain criminal, PA child abuse, First Aid, CPR, and other documentation.
• Ability to lift, support, and assist clients including the ability to drive a 7 passenger van. No CDL necessary.
• Have his/her own cell phone, access to a PC and the ability to use various software programs.
• Access to reliable and fully insured car maintained in an excellent working condition.
• CTRS preferred.

There are mileage allowance and reimbursement plans available for our employees. You must attend the full day mandatory new employee orientation sessions and four internal professional development trainings a year.

To Apply: Please send resume to LMRecCare@aol.com to the attention of Sarah Brotman, HR Coordinator.

6-27-10

Recreation Assistant

Dunwoody Village
Newtown Square, PA

Dunwoody Village, a CCRC in Newtown Sq. PA, is seeking a compassionate individual for a Full-Time position. Candidates must be outgoing, enthusiastic individuals who are able to develop and run programs with residents in our Care Center. Must be organized, dependable and have a passion for working with seniors. Additionally responsibilities include assisting residents with day to day challenges, and documentation. Recreation experience is preferred. Position requires working every other weekend and some holidays. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to hr@dunwoody.org , fax 610-359-4449, by July 2 . No phone calls . EOE

5-30-10

Recreation Director

Brinton Manor
Glen Mills, PA

Genesis Health Care, Brinton Manor, is a 92 bed facility specializing in Transitional Rehab Care as well as Long Term Care. Brinton is located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania Delaware County and is seeking a creative and highly motivated team player to serve as Recreation Director. The qualified candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; will be certified by NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or by NCCAP, as an Activity Director Certified (ADC). Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is highly preferred. At least two years of leadership experience in a long term care setting is required. Additional qualifications include: a strong customer focused approach to service delivery; an intrinsic desire to work with elders in a sub acute and long term care environment; and, the ability to communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary team and advocate for the value and benefit of recreation services. The Recreation Director is a member of the interdisciplinary and the management team of the nursing center. He/she is responsible for designing, planning and implementing comprehensive recreation services for the nursing center in order to encourage and stimulate our customers to have fuller and richer lives. Finally, the Recreation Director assures quality services are provided through an individualized approach to care and adherence to relevant state and federal regulations. Candidates interested in working in this dynamic organization should forward cover letter and resume via email to Arthur.Lyons@genesishcc.com or via fax to 610.358.0993

For further inquiries about the position please call 610.358.6005 ext 7401.

5-30-10

Recreation Director

Somerton Center
Philadelphia, PA

Somerton Center is seeking a creative and highly motivated team player to serve as Recreation Director at our 229-bed facility located in Northeast, Philadelphia . Somerton Center has a short-term progression unit, a 16-bed vent unit, a Russian-Speaking unit, and a dementia specialty unit. The qualified candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; will be certified by NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or by NCCAP, as an Activity Director Certified (ADC). Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is highly preferred. At least two years of leadership experience in a long term care setting is required. Additional qualifications include: a strong customer focused approach to service delivery; an intrinsic desire to work with elders in a sub acute and long term care environment; and, the ability to communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary team and advocate for the value and benefit of recreation services. The Recreation Director is a member of the interdisciplinary and the management team of the nursing center. He/she is responsible for designing, planning and implementing comprehensive recreation services for the nursing center in order to encourage and stimulate our customers to have fuller and richer lives. Finally, the Recreation Director assures quality services are provided through an individualized approach to care and adherence to relevant state and federal regulations. Candidates interested in working in this dynamic organization should contact: Michael Lopatine at (215) 856-5700 or Michael.Lopatine@genesishcc.com .

5-6-10

Employment Opportunities for CTRS Professionals

Oregon State Hospital
Salem, Oregon
2600 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301

The Oregon State Hospital Rehabilitation Services Department employs approximately 50 staff who provide services to individuals with mental illnesses in adult, forensic and geriatric programs. Services include Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Physical Therapy. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult specialty populations from throughout the state. Inpatient services are currently licensed at 681 beds on 19 hospital units and residential services at 96 beds on 3 units. These 22 units function on campuses in both Salem and Portland, Oregon.

Link to the Oregon State job website:
http://www.oregonjobs.org/

Link to Oregon State Hospital site: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/mentalhealth/osh/main.shtml

For questions contact:

Michael S. Ratliff, CTRS
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Oregon State Hospital
2600 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-2682

Office: (503) 945-2967
Email: Michael.s.ratliff@stateor.us