Recreation Specialist

Description: At COMHAR, it''s our mission to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.Our LTSR program located at Walnutport, PA is now looking for a Recreation Specialist.Responsibilities:The Recreation Specialist works from a recovery framework within the team providing recreational activities within the LTSR and community, therapeutic interventions (evidenced based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.Partnering with the LTSR Peer Government in designing all activity schedules, including those for holidays and weekends, which reflect individual''s needs, interests, recovery plans/goals. Submission of activity schedules to Director at least one month prior to the beginning of the anizing and attending community integration/inclusion opportunities, activities, and vacations and consulting with appropriate staff on those individuals interested and able to participate.Establishing relationships with community organizations and other resources that will foster growth, skill building opportunities, and offer individuals new experiences.Coordination of all transportation needs related to the schedules. Timely submission of all vehicle and driver requests in a cost-effective manner.Timely and accurate submission of activity budget projections and actual cost receipts.Documenting in clinical chart and residential logs as pleting initial and annual recreation assessments for all individualsParticipation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as assigned.Immediate reporting of all crises, concerns, and/or unusual incidents; accurate and timely reporting of all non-emergent program issues and/or staff problems to Program Director.Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assignedParticipation in Quality Improvement.. Requirements: Requirements:Bachelor''s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation or related field and at least 2 years of MH experience; CTRS preferredMust have excellent verbal/written communication skills and work well with people; good, creative problem solving skills; knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources; ability to work independently, and be flexible/adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast paced work environment; computer skills required.***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination. PM20We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.PI154858809

Created: 2021-11-29