Therapeutic Activities Specialist - Health & Wellness

Overview

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

 

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services

 

The Therapeutic Activities Specialist whose focus is on Health and Wellness. They will develop and lead daily groups in exercise, games, yoga and meditation, and other activities that keep our individuals minds and bodies fit and active.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

 Designs and provides direct and consultative day services to persons served:

 

• Develops structured, meaningful, and enriching activities to teach life skills and promote the personal development of each individual.  Plans and conducts individual and group sessions to further enhance skills.
• Gather all necessary materials and a develop curriculum to teach skills in specific areas.
• Assist program staff with encouraging and increasing the participation of each individual.
• Assist in the development of treatment-specific goals and objectives, when appropriate.
• Prompts and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively encouraging the independence and competency of each person to maximize their full potential.
• Assists program management in the design of functional strategies and the need for adaptive equipment that enhances learning and creates an environment best suited to individual profile and needs. 
• Provides suggestions regarding techniques and/or materials to support and enhance functional and cognitive abilities; identifies barriers that may impede individual progress, and recommends environmental accommodations to support functioning and facilitate the generalization of skills.
• Uses a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, accountable, and conforms to federal, state and other applicable policies and procedures;  develops and maintains progress reports, session notes, treatment summary reports, etc., as required by the IPP
• Contributes in facilitating a team approach to program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectively collaborating with all specialty/clinical disciplines, parents/guardians, residential and day program staff, etc., to identify and best meet the individual needs of each person we support.
• Develops and implements structured day services in collaboration with the Trans-disciplinary team (IDT), and in accordance with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures.
• Provides ongoing support, guidance and mentoring for staff in implementing treatment plans, general interactions, engagement, daily care, goal implementation, level of support and safety for assigned individuals.
• Actively participates in team/departmental meetings, admission assessments, team conferences, family meetings, etc., and, as requested, serves as a member of the Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT) process in conjunction with the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Provides crisis intervention, as needed, through de-escalation techniques, staff support, and assistance. Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques at all times.

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma and 6 months related experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred. Prior experience working individuals who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability/autism preferred.

 

 

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required with a strong desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team required. Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required. Attainment of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification within first 90 days of employment required. Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’s legal name and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.

 

What You’ll Love About Bancroft: 

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