Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Recreational Therapist - (240006TL) Description The Soldiers\' Home in Holyoke is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate professional for our Recreational Therapist vacancy. The incumbents for these positions will assist the department director with planning, organizing, and instructing Veterans through participation in both individual and group leisure activities in accordance with their needs and capabilities. Schedule: This position is 40 hours per week; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm to include working every other weekend and holiday. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Assist in the planning and implementation of activities suitable for Veterans in a long-term care facility Assist in the development of individual Veteran therapeutic goals and objectives Support Veterans\' spiritual, emotional and physical needs Responsible for the completion of recreation documentation (i.e. progress notes, assessments, MDS) Assist with community trips and special events Order and maintain recreational supplies and equipment to ensure their availability and safety for Veteran use Provide leisure education designed to help the Veterans acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for independence and social involvement Attend professional meetings, seminars and conferences to maintain a comprehensive and current knowledge of recreation therapy Required Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of Recreation Therapy principles and techniques Ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team Ability to deal tactfully with others and to lead a group Ability to motivate others and interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others Ability to exercise sound judgement as well as discretion in handling confidential information Preferred Qualifications: CTRS Certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Experience working in a long-term care facility Experience working with geriatric and/or memory-impaired populations Talent for recognizing the cultural diversity of the Home and ensure sensitive and equitable treatment for all who work and visit the facility Please see the Veterans Home Holyoke website for the complete job description.