Adaptive Therapy Specialist (Posting for UNMC Employees Only; Part-Time)

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: PartTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_12972
Department MMI Recreation Program 50000690
Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp Part-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY; PART-TIME
Plan, implement and evaluate activity therapy and social skills programs for children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities which are both center and community based. The scope of the department includes (but is not limited to) swimming and aquatic therapies, adapted sports/games, art, music, dance, horticulture therapies, cooking, activities of daily living, as well as a wide variety of community based social recreation outings and field trips.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Healthcare
Working Title Adaptive Therapy Specialist (Posting for UNMC Employees Only; Part-Time)
Job Title Recreational Therapist
Salary Grade HC14S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $41,300 - $62,000/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 04/08/2024
Application Review Date 04/15/2024
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
NA
(Will consider five years education/related experience)
Required Experience 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Working with children or adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities in an education, instructional, or therapeutic setting.
(Will consider five years education/related experience)
Required License Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Valid driver’s license.
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
Knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities across the lifespan
Knowledge of effective instructional methods and learning materials to help participants achieve their social and leisure goals
Ability to instruct participants on social emotional regulation and communication skills
Ability to assist with implementation of classroom behavior strategies and interventions as indicated in an
Individual Education Plan (IEP) or other guidelines.
Ability to work with persons who are medically fragile and possess multiple physical/sensory limitations
Ability to supervise recreation technicians and volunteers through instruction and example
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
A degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with (CTRS) credential /OR/ a degree in a related field such as: Adapted Physical Education, Special Education, Music, Art or Dance Therapy, Education, Psychology or Child Life Medical Play Specialist is preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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