Lead Therapeutic Activities Assistant - Recreation

Lead Therapeutic Activities Assistant assists the Assistant Director in developing, implementing, coordinating and supervising recreational and related activities for the inpatient program that provides for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, social and psychological adjustment of programs participants. Provides supervision to the departments personnel. Consults and interacts with other disciplines to achieve individualized comprehensive, high quality, family-centered care. Supports Hospital mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assumes responsibilities for the operations of the department in the absence of the Assistant Director.

2. Assists the Assistant Director in the development, coordination and ongoing evaluation of the Program. Supervises the department staff to accomplish required activities in an efficient and effective manner. Provides feedback to staff when opportunities for improvement/excellence are observed. Provides department staff with supervision, guidance, feedback and recognition. Provides staff education as requested.

3. Holds a caseload and ensures all activity documentation and supporting care plans are completed in a timely fashion.

4. Supervises the implementation of departmental quality activities, as assigned. Assists the Assistant Director in coordination of data. Assists Assistant Director in preparation for annual DOH survey. Involves staff at all levels in survey compliance.

5. Recommends and implements systems for documentation necessary to maintain accountability and compliance with external regulations and internal standards, and standardization within SMH. Enforces the operations structure for the department and recommends work systems to ensure optimum utilization and coordination of personnel and resources.

6. Promotes customer friendly service. Investigates and resolves all customer complaints.

7. Assists with monitoring of transportation needs within the department.

8. Collaborates with the family and team on discharge planning goals and needs.

Formal education required :

Bachelors Degree and 2-3 years related experience or a minimum of 10 years experience in recreation.

CTRS and/or Child Life Specialist certification preferred.

Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Previous experience required:

Three to five years experience working in a pediatric therapeutic program or related field.