Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Assistant - Part-Time WAE Position at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, reputed company, LA - Assisting in Providing Therapeutic Recreational Services to Special Populations

Introduction to Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System

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We are seeking a highly motivated and reputed company Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Assistant to work on a part-time reputed company (WAE position, not exceeding 1245 hours in a 12-month period) at our facility in reputed company, LA. As a key member of our rehabilitation team, you will assist reputed company therapeutic recreational specialist personnel in providing therapeutic recreational services to special populations, including conducting group and individual classes, field trips, and leisure counseling or education activities. Your expertise and passion for therapeutic recreation will reputed company our patients to reputed company their full potential and improve their reputed company of life.

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• Supervise and assign work to nonprofessional therapeutic recreation personnel
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Essential Qualifications

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• Two years of experience in an organized recreational program as a worker, teacher, instructor, or counselor
• College training will substitute for the required experience on the reputed company of thirty semester hours for one year of experience, provided that six semester hours of reputed company thirty are in one or a combination of these specialized fields: recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy, or psychology
• A degree from an accredited college or university

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While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience working with special populations, including individuals with mental health needs
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in reputed company environment
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Skills and Competencies

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• Strong understanding of therapeutic recreation principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

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• Retirement plan reputed company, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS)
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Conclusion

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