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Town of Manchester Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Manchester, Connecticut
**[SUMMARY OF POSITION[: Under supervision, plans, organizes, and implements a therapeutic recreation program for frail elderly including a group program in a community setting and an in-home program. [Plans calendar for the Senior Circle frail recreation group including the following types of activities: exercise, discussion and socialization, adaptive games, art and crafts, creative movement, and trips. Organizes and leads activities at the Senior Circle group in collaboration with Senior Center Off-site Program Assistant. [Collaborates with Senior Center Off-site Program Assistant in planning, scheduling, and implementing activities and obtaining food and supplies. [Plans activities for in-home recreation component. Accepts referrals for in-home recreation and makes home visits for initial assessment and monthly recreation programs. Recruits and trains volunteer to assist with in-home recreation. Assists in program development via recruitment of new participants, publicity, and contacts with clients, families, professionals, and other referral sources. Maintains program records as required.
[EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:[ Associate degree or certificate in therapeutic recreation or Associate Degree in gerontology, human services, psychology, recreation or related field with courses in therapeutic recreation. Experience in therapeutic recreation, preferably with the elderly. ]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}**