Recreation Therapist - North Jersey Friendship House

Primary Function: Responsible for conducting group and individual interventions and using creative activities to help people with disabilities improve their physical and mental health.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals
• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality.
• Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis
• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers,
• and supervisors
• Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned.
• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements.
• Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames.
• Completes all assigned College of Direct Support and/or Relias trainings as assigned.

Essential Functions Include:

1. Utilizes observation, medical records, tests, direct interview, and team discussions to understand a member's goals and skill needs.
2. Contributes to the development of each member's IRP in collaboration with the counselors.
3. Leads therapeutic activities during group and individual sessions that aim at addressing member's goals and developing necessary skills.
4. Actively addresses the development of social and other community interaction skills needed to maximize potential for independence.
5. Develops and implements strategies that assist members in reducing and coping with stress, anxiety, or depression.
6. Completes required documentation in a timely and accurate manner that reflects the member's progress and contributes to modifying IRP's as needed.
7. Communicates actively with members, family members, staff, and other treatment team members.
8. Ensures the health and safety of all members and staff by following all applicable policies and procedures.
9. Plans all of their own group activities and offers ideas for enhancement of other groups and activities in the program.

Requirements:

• S. In Recreation Therapy - or 1 year from graduation
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a psychiatric setting or program for adults with disabilities
• Valid driver's license with clean record

NJFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.