Adaptive Therapy Specialist (Posting For Unmc Employees Only; Part-Time)

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:

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