Recreation Therapy Specialist

• Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create their art.


• Assist the pottery instructor with pottery class (as needed).


• Assist the silk instructor with silk art class (as needed).


• Be the Curator of the art produced by the artists, track art & price list, record new art.


• Make stretcher bars and frames in woodshop at Barneveld to stretch and frame paintings.


• Assist with Exhibit & Gallery installations, art program events and receptions.


• Prepare requisitions for wood framing, paint supplies and art room supplies.


• Participate in Art Team meetings, ideas, planning, organizing and connecting with the public for events.


• Assess individual’s capabilities and develop, coordinate, implement, document and evaluate appropriate therapeutic recreation activities.


• Maintain required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory entities policies and guidelines.


• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include trainings and committees.


• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.


• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.

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