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| Job ID: 13936783 |
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| Job Title: | Associate Director of Therapeutic Recreation |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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Description
Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a high-performing Associate Director of Therapeutic Recreation to assist in leading our fast-paced Therapeutic Recreation Department. This position is full-time Monday - Friday, and will participate in the Manager on Duty rotation.
The Saint Therese Difference
For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirt of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.
Benefits
Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese!
Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
Generous paid time off plan
Retirement plan with employer match
Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement
Renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available
Up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field
Location Information
Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our five Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, Robbinsdale and Woodbury.
Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care.
Responsibilities
Assists in supervision of policies and programs of the Therapeutic Recreation Department in areas of staffing, scheduling, programming, purchasing, calendars and QI, safety sanitation. Coordinates and administers therapeutic recreation programs which meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual well being of each resident. Follows established regulations mandated by State of Minnesota, OBRA, and policies and procedures of Saint Therese. Works under direct supervision, consulting with supervisor on departmental functions.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy or related health care field of study required. Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in related discipline preferred but not required..
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Two year degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program or related field; current certification as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and registered with the State of Minnesota Department of Health as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum of three to five year related experience in a structured recreation program serving the elderly, or fieldwork working with a geriatric population, with one to three years supervision of TR Staff.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to direct and instruct residents and staff using therapeutic recreation techniques and use adaptation techniques in recreation programs
Ability to communicate through English, both oral and written skills
Possesses and able to generate enthusiasm about programs
Flexibility to change work schedule as needs arise
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all health care team members
Computer proficiency
Eligible and/or willing to drive facility bus.
Ability to perform necessary RAI documentation effectively.
Provides quality customer services, focus and enthusiastic attitude.
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and to develop creative programming
Class B Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans
Refer to ID 78280564 when applying |
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