The Recreational Activities Staff I is responsible for assisting with the implementation of therapeutic and recreational activities for Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) inpatients and assisting with the implementation of research protocols on the NBU.

1. Assist the Educational Services Coordinator in the creation of patient protocols for therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the individual social and recreational needs of Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) inpatients.

2. Coordinate resources needed to implement activities and research protocols on the NBU.

3. Train direct care staff in the implementation of patient therapeutic recreational activities and objectives.

4. Communicate with direct care staff regarding scheduling and procedures required for research related activities.

5. Implement group or individual activities as required.

6. Review patient treatment protocols and provide therapists with feedback to allow therapists to coordinate treatment goals with patients’ recreational activities.

7. Train parents as necessary in implementation of appropriate recreational activities.

8. Collect and graph data as required for research protocols being carried out on the NBU.

9. Organize materials for and participate in research meetings as needed.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

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  Minimum two years of experience providing behavioral services to children with developmental disabilities is required.

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