Required/Desired Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification; OR
- Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was a full-time therapeutic activities program; OR
- Qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; OR
- Has satisfactorily completed a training course approved by the state.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Knowledge of a variety of activities suitable for older adults and others who may have physical, behavioral, or mental disabilities.
- Be familiar with local, community, and regional recreational areas for older adult activities and social needs.
- Requires ability to communicate effectively with interdepartmental staff, patients, and families.
- Requires ability to supervise volunteers.
- Plan, implement, and work within a departmental budget.
- Must have good writing skills. Basic business computer knowledge preferred.
- Must have or be able to obtain a chauffeur's license and provide own transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings or weekends.
Other Special Requirements:
- Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
- Ability to travel as needed or assigned.