Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor

Job Description:

Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor

Description

How’s this sound - have fun at work AND make a difference in our Veterans’ lives? At the Missouri Veterans Home, we are hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor to lead the team’s therapeutic and leisure activities for our state’s heroes. If you are looking to advance your career in a rewarding environment, look no farther...apply today!

Pay: $48,655.73

Examples of Work:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the therapeutic recreational activities based on medical prescription or individual plan of care in a positive and fun environment
• Develop monthly activity calendar - special events, programs and group outings
• Establish and maintain contact with community organizations to stimulate interest and participation in the Home’s recreational therapy programs
• Ensure Veterans receive a beneficial activity program and report quality indicator results monthly
• Evaluate Veterans’ level of leisure functioning reflecting needs, abilities, and interest for placement in recreational treatment programming
• Complete timely and accurate documentation on assessments, progress notes, and care plans
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff.
• Maintain departmental budget compliance
• Drive bus/van for outings, transporting Veterans during the day and/or night both in town and on highway
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings/conference with medical and professional staff concerning plan of care or modifications
• Lift and move Veterans

Qualifications:

• Certification as a therapist recreation specialist or as an activities profession recognized by a national accrediting body, as required by 38 CFR 51
• Current Missouri State Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• Meal plan providing at least 1 delicious home cooked meal per shift for as low as $2/day
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Salary:

$48,655.73 per Year