Recreational Aide Acute, Part-Time

Job summary
Utilizes assessment data to design appropriate/applicable recreation and activity therapiesPlans and develops activities according to the consumer's rehabilitation needsFacilitates and Co-facilitates recreation therapy groups
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Implements planned activities• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers• Teaches consumers the necessary skills to transition to less restrictive setting• Assists with special facility events, such as talent shows, seasonal festivities, etc.• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation• Applies seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure, as required• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of services• Adheres to professional code of ethics• Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent and adult specific competencies• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Requirements
• High School diploma or equivalent• Knowledge in child/adolescent and adult specialties, outlined below, to be attained within (6) months of employment• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child/adolescent and adult populations• Basic Knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent and adult consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of the consumers' development• Knowledge of cultural diversity• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practices• Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles• Knowledge of available community resources• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to children/adolescents and adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders• Knowledge of therapeutic activities (i.e. recreation and leisure, expressive arts)