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Life Enrichment Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Recreation Therapy Coordinator within the Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center.
This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.
To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information
For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf (Download PDF reader)
This position is assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Bargaining Unit. The pay rate for the position is based on the years of experience and within the pay range as advertised.DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Researches, develops, implements, and directs therapeutic recreational programs for an assigned caseload
- Creates activity calendars, 1:1 and group activities for the residents.
- Adapts and modifies recreation therapy programs to provide successful outcomes
- Provides environmental enhancements during activity down times to increase stimulation
- Ensures resident safety during recreational activities
- Manages a monthly budget
- Purchases materials and supplies needed to carry out monthly activities
- Supervises residents and volunteers during activities which may include assistance in transporting, feeding, and providing other personal needs to the residents
- Participates in care plan meetings with residents and families to assure quality care
- Completes state and federally mandated documentation
- Assesses each individual resident with regard to needs for leisure and adaptive equipment
- Provides discharge plans for community re-entry by researching agency and resource information
- Encourages client utilization of services
- Performs one-on-one assessments with residents unable to participate in group activities
- Provides guidance/leadership to Life Enrichment Aides
- Participates in fund raising activities directly related to the department
- Facilitates all-house activities as needed
- Participates in facility-wide quality improvement initiatives and projects
- Attends resident/family care conferences
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
- Associate’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Arts, Music, Therapy, Education, Communication, Psychology or science in a healthcare field or related field
- Six (6) months of experience in recreation therapy
A post-offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment. This position regularly includes working with residents. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to quiet.
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