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Program Coordinator (8-17-10)

Ruth’s House, An Assisted Living Residence:

Jewish Geriatric Services

Program Coordinator:  (FT) Great opportunity for a Therapeutic Recreation Professional to manage leisure and life enhancement programming. Position includes supervision of staff, and program development. Excellent team work, creativity and interpersonal skills are needed.  Qualified candidates will have at a minimum two (2) years experience with dementia care, and/or therapeutic recreation w/ one (1) year of supervisory resident program experience in a healthcare setting.  Some weekends and on call responsibilities required as well as a valid driver’s license. 

Please send application/resume to:

Jewish Geriatric Services, Human Resources

770 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Fax:  (413) 567-4425

E-mail:  dmoriarty@jewishgeriatric.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H

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Recreational Assistant II  (7-27-10)

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH is looking for a recreational assistant to assist in supervising and to provide recreation services to residents at a state institution. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising residents and volunteers in individual and group recreational activities.
• Assisting in planning and scheduling of recreational activities and events.
• Organizing and monitoring activities and events and make changes as necessary to ensure a quality program.
• Participating in resident care plan meetings and recommend appropriate individualized treatment plans.
• Assessing new and current residents' needs and explain available activities and programs to residents.
• Assisting residents with other daily needs, as necessary, to improve their quality of life. 

For more information about this position and to apply, click here. 

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Activity Therapy Specialist  (7/20/10)

Agency: Mental Health - Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
Opening Date: Tue. 07/20/10
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 07/29/10 4:30 PM Eastern Time
State Salary Range: $17.22 - $21.77 hourly
$35,817.60 - $45,281.60 annually
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Bargaining-Unit
Location: Franklin County, Ohio
Promotional Bid classified position (may include promotion,
transfer or demotion)
Pay Range 29
Hours of Work Rotating Schedule(Evenings and Weekends included)
Division Adjunctive Therapy
Job Location 2200 West Broad Street
All applications must clearly indicate how the Minimum Qualifications & Position Specific Minimum Qualifications, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this, will not be given consideration.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not include your Social Security Number (SSN) with your on-line application and/or documentation. If attaching a document that contains your SSN, please redact (black out) SSN before attaching it to your application.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, military status
in employment or the provision of services.

     When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at the time he or she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the interview.
Plans, organizes & facilitates a comprehensive program of recreational therapy/adjunctive therapy (AT) for assigned unit & program area conducts recreational therapy sessions using defined therapy techniques & mediums; conducts individual & group therapy sessions for evaluation & skills/performance development in areas; ensures compliance of monitoring, evaluation, & QA/PI of AT services, completes clinical documentation of treatment services to ensure compliance with required standards/regulations; prepares computer generated reports as requested &/or required; requisitions &/or purchases supplies for treatment services & maintains current inventory of supplies/equipment; completes
other related duties as operational needs warrant. Provides clinical
lead work/supervision of discipline or specialty area for assigned
student practicums & internships: monitors & evaluates programs &
services in which students, interns, &/or volunteers are involved;
organizes & facilitates in-service training & educational programs
related to treatment & discipline; ensures appropriate documentation of training services; assures compliance of training activities with various certifying/accrediting agencies. Functions as a primary member of assigned interdisciplinary treatment team: evaluates patients; formulates & implements Individual Treatment Plan; represents discipline &/or AT dept. at scheduled meetings; responsible for all communications/ consultations related to AT services; provides consultation regarding AT evaluations, test results, treatment course, & patient progress; performs other related duties & consultation assignments as operational needs warrant. Completes clinical documentation, prepares monthly
reports, prepares computer generated reports. Attends meetings,
conferences and seminars. Obtains required number of CEU=s to maintain credentials & clinical privileging.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation; completion of 1000 hour clinical practicum & certification by national council on therapeutic recreation certification; 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy.
Supplemental Information:
Registered Recreational Therapist and Board Certified or registration and Board Certification Eligible; Physically and mentally competent to work with severely mentally disabled, typically 18-65 yrs of age, occasionally older.

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Program Director (6-20-10)

The Harbor Unit Program Director (HPD) maintains responsibility for the Harbor Program and all Harbor Program functions within the Benchmark Community.  The HPD is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of programs, teaching the Community team to engage in programming with the residents, and resident/family satisfaction.  The HPD is responsible for the day to day operations of the Harbor Program including supervision, support and coaching employees. To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of physical, social and psychological well-being.

If you are interested in discussing your background and our opportunity, please contact us! Please feel free to visit our website at: www.benchmarkquality.com

Contact Info:
Kristie Lombardo, Regional HR Operations Manager, Benchmark Assisted Living
Email: klombardo@benchmarkquality.com

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CTRS (5-28-10)

Full time CTRS position available, working in unique extended care and rehabilitation facility with TBI and pediatric units.  We are looking for an energetic, creative, responsible professional to add to our growing Recreation department.  Proficiency in long term care documentation preferred.  Competitive pay and benefits package available.  Send resume to Melinda.fairchild@northwoodshealth.net or Melinda Fairchild, Recreation Director, Northwoods at Hilltop, 1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309.

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Heritage Hall North Center (5-15-10)

Director of Recreation

Genesis HealthCare Corporation© is changing the way services are delivered to elders.  Our Heritage Hall North Center is seeking a CTRS – Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, to utilize their clinical skills and abilities to deliver quality recreation services, in a therapeutic manner.

The qualified candidate will be certified through NCTRC (CTRS) or be eligible for certification, have experience and a desire to work with elders in a sub acute and long term care environment.  The ability to communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary team and advocate for the value and benefit of recreation services is important, along with the knowledge of creative and unique program ideas.  We value the integration of recreation within the rehabilitation and the interdisciplinary process.

This is a unique opportunity for a CTRS.

     EOE
M/F/D/V

Please contact:

Christopher White
Heritage Hall North
55 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001
 (413)  786-8000
FAX (413) 789-4735