Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — SNF

Open Until Filled

The Veterans’ Home of Wyoming is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Recreational Activities Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and sensory needs of residents.

The Recreational Activities Specialist assigned to the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) will provide primary oversight of the therapeutic activities program within the skilled nursing environment. Recognizing that skilled nursing residents may have higher clinical, physical, and cognitive acuity, this position is responsible for ensuring programming is individualized, therapeutic, safe, meaningful, and responsive to each resident’s abilities, preferences, and needs.

The position works collaboratively with the Recreational Activities Coordinator, Activities Director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, volunteers, and community partners to promote resident well-being, quality of life, independence, social engagement, and community integration.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility, utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of the individuals served.
• Plans and conducts activities and community integration outings which enable people to learn and practice mobility, cognitive, social and emotional skills so they may get the most out of life and integrate with the public.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates care plans for clients, including 1:1 and group interventions.
• Creates a schedule that includes daily, weekly, monthly and annual recreation/leisure activities for large groups of people.
• Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional safety.
• Trains staff in areas of structured leisure and passenger assistance.
• Completes regular inventories of supplies and equipment and prepares requests for new or replacement equipment and supplies.
• Prepares monthly progress reports as well as daily therapy and recreational attendance documents.
• Prepares schedules for staff and therapy sessions.
• Organizes volunteers and directs youth workers.

• Provide primary day-to-day oversight of recreational programming within the Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Plan and execute a comprehensive calendar of group and individual activities specifically tailored to the needs of skilled nursing residents.

• Design and facilitate specialized programming for residents with:

  -Advanced dementia or cognitive impairment

  - Complex medical conditions

  - Limited mobility

  - Sensory impairments

  - Behavioral or emotional needs

  - PTSD or trauma-related concerns

  - Isolation or limited social interaction

• Provide structured one-on-one and bedside programming for residents who are bedbound, isolated, unable to…