Recreation Specialist, Part-Time

Wage band range $19.00 to $28.00 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Weekday position will be 20-25 hours per week. Weekend position will be 10-12 hours for Saturday and Sunday coverage.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Campus Services, the Recreation Specialist – plans, implements and evaluates Group Rehabilitation Services in accordance with a comprehensive assessment to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing, as well as individualized needs and interest of residents/clients. The Recreation Specialist - Carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it relates to the therapeutic recreation and group rehabilitation program.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• Provides therapeutic services during Group Rehabilitative hours to youth in the milieu including behavioral coaching, problem solving, anger management skills, and social skills training.
• Provides therapeutic services including one to one treatment, group treatments, co-treatments with other disciplines and community outings as identified by the treatment team.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements, time-structuring activities, positive reinforcement, and/or cognitive behavioral approaches to youth in accordance with their treatment goals.
• Develops Group Rehabilitation program sessions, co-facilitates structured therapeutic recreation groups  with cottage or recreation therapy staff.
• Plans and facilitates therapeutic recreation groups across five domains (physical, social, cognitive, emotional, spiritual).
• Provides information to the youth's treatment team on participation and engagement   in the group rehab program.
• Maintains documentation such as progress notes, and daily communication updates.
• Attends and participates in appropriate staff training programs; participates in professional workshops, conferences, and/or seminars to keep abreast of recent research and techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and youth. Comply with Federal and State regulations, as well as professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• May serve within ratio based on program needs.
• Acts as a liaison with community volunteers
• Supports the Development Department with campus events (e.g. End of Summer Party, Christmas Party, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Prom)
• Communicate changes in or achievement of behavioral goals. Integrate the youth’s treatment plan and clinician’s recommendations when working with the youth.
• Provides required trauma-informed care, supervision, and treatment in accordance with milieu program and individual treatment plans. Facilitates youth in development of social skills, personal competence, individual responsibility, and self-esteem; provides positive reimbursement experiences.
• Provides crisis management and intervention and participates in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI – approved de-escalation of youth, as necessary.
• Participated in client treatment team meetings with both internal and external stakeholders