Therapist III

The incumbent assigns, assesses, evaluates, monitors and supervises therapeutic activity programs and staff, in supporting residents to meet their activity and recreational needs both individually and in groups. Duties: scheduling a robust activities calendar, assigning staff to complete activities, assessments and person-centered treatment plans and outcomes, providing activity/recreational therapy education to staff and families, completing and reviewing assessments and documentation to ensure regulations and standards are met. This position functions as Administrator on Duty as assigned.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Administers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline. 
   
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's data.
   
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.
    
• Instructs individuals, their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
     
• Prepares records and reports on individual's progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
2. At least two years experience providing professional therapy services.
3. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.

This posting may be closed on or before 3/11/19 upon filling the vacant position.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization).  The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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