Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Transitional Learning Center

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TR) performs therapeutic recreation eva...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

CTRS certification by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

Able to complete appropriate TR evaluation and develop treatment plan for clients.

Knowledge and skills in a wide range of sports, crafts, games, and other recreation activities.

Must be effective and enjoy flexibility in job.

Knowledge of documentation procedures.

Ability to formulate treatment plans goals and objectives for patients.

Have ability to organize and implement an innovative, creative Therapeutic Recreation program.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of leisure/recreation related assessment tools.

Current valid Texas Driver's license.

Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Work evenings and weekends

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college or university. Completion of a senior internship.

Experience:

Experience working in clinical setting with persons with disabilities; prefer clinical experience with brain injury rehabilitation and community re-entry.

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT.

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (1-33%)

Twisting

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (34-66%)

Standing/Walking

Climbing (Ascending/Descending)

Sitting

Lifting/Carrying

Pushing/Pulling

Bending/Stooping

Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods

Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods

Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (1-33%)

51 - Pounds or more

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (34-66%)

31 - 40 Pounds

41 - 50 Pounds

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (67-100%)

2 - 10 Pounds

11 - 20 Pounds

21 - 30 Pounds

DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (1-33%)

Working with or near chemicals

Working near radiation sources

Working with hazardous waste materials

DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (34-66%)

Potential exposure to communicable diseases

Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require

Using hand tools

Potential for cuts and bruises

DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (67-100%)

Working outdoors

Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds

Operating vehicle

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (67-100%)

Ability to express or exchange ideas

Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.

Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. The major visual functions are:

Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Depth perception - three-dimensional vision.

The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are they actually are.

Field of vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point.

Accommodation - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye.

Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Regular Attendance

Punctuality

Ability to do Math

Literate