Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Company: Esperanza Health Centers
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Esperanza Health Centers offers benefits to all its
full-time employees:BCBS Medical PPO Plans - Ameritas Dental - Eye
Med Vision - 401K - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year -10
Paid Holidays and 21 Days of Paid Time OffSchedule: Full-Time,
Monday through Friday shift with rotating on-call coverage for
evenings and weekends.Compensation (Based on experience and
qualifications): $47,430.00 - $61,000.00What is PACE?PACE, or
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative
care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home
level of care which aims to keep participants living at home in the
community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach
which coordinates all levels of medical and social needs, including
prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to
specialists and other services.The Activities Coordinator plans,
develops, implements, and oversees recreational therapy services
for participants in PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the
Elderly). Responsibilities include coordinating, supervising, and
implementing all PACE center activities and social programs for
frail elderly and functionally impaired older adults at the PACE
Center in an integrated program setting. The Activities Coordinator
will be responsible for the development and implementation of
daily, monthly, and special events, outings, birthday celebrations,
etc. The Activity Coordinator reports to the Site Director. Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled and as-needed
reassessment for all PACE participants.
- Performs all functions and duties as required as a member of
the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including, but not limited
to, participation in IDT meetings, family conferences, grievances,
service determination requests, CMS audits.
- Coordinates with IDT to assist in developing individualized
plans of care for each PACE participant.
- Plans and implements creative, therapeutic activities for
participants' care plans, including posting of weekly activity
calendar.
- Offers therapeutic activities daily which are appropriate for
PACE participants. Includes options to accommodate activities for
individuals with special needs. Uses group and individual-oriented
interventions to maximize participants' cognitive and functional
abilities.
- Organizes PACE Participant Advisory Council to elicit
participant feedback as well as gather suggested programming and
activities for the PACE Center.
- Participates in quality improvement activities of the PACE
center and other designated projects.
- Trains staff on new recreational therapy activities and
programs.
- Documents participant involvement in activities and revises
care plans as needed.
- Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback,
ideas, and suggestions both on a day-to-day basis and in staff
meetings.
- May plan special events (e.g. holidays, celebrations, special
programs) periodically.
- Engages with community centers, fitness programs, schools, etc
to coordinate activities at the PACE Center.
- Coordinates volunteer activities at the center. Requirements:
- Bilingual (preferred).
- Reliable transportation.
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
- Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs
and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air
conditioning).
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related
field.
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
required.
- Minimum 2 years of professional therapeutic recreation work
experience preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience working with the elderly
population preferred.
- Experience with supervision of staff preferred.
- Must be certified in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) by the
American Heart Association.
- Must possess and provide annually valid driver's license and
documentation of current automobile insurance. Esperanza Health
Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title
44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section
750.150.PI43cc1c229189-31181-34072901
Keywords: Esperanza Health Centers, Oak Park , Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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