Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator to join a fast-paced Therapeutic Recreation Department.

Position Details:

• Part-time, 32 hours per pay period, position does include working every 4th weekend and two scheduled holidays. Hours will be 8:30am to 5:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm with occasional evenings.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese
• Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous paid time off plan
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement Options including: up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field; and a renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our five Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, Robbinsdale and Woodbury.

Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care.

Responsibilities

Provide Therapeutic Recreational opportunities that meet the psycho-social well-being and interests to residents on a fast-paced Long-Term Care Neighborhood. Work closely with IDT team members, manage a RAI caseload that includes assessments, care plans, MDS and recreational attendance recording. Work closely with colleagues within the Community Life Department to provide campus experiences and opportunities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy or related therapeutic field of study preferred. Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or in related discipline preferred. ADC certification preferred but not necessary.

- OR -

Two year degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program; current certification as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and registered with the State of Minnesota Department of Health as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effectiveness in providing therapeutic programming to elderly.
• Ability to communicate through English, both oral and written skills.
• Ability to direct and instruct residents and staff using therapeutic recreation techniques & use adaptation techniques in recreation programs.
• Possesses and able to generate enthusiasm about programs.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with health care team members.
• Computer proficiency.
• Eligible to drive Saint Therese bus for resident outings.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement and to develop creative programming.

Saint Therese complies with the CMS mandate by requiring our team members be vaccinated against COVID-19. We’re protecting those most vulnerable from the devastating outcomes of this virus. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when starting employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.

Experience

• Minimum of two years related experience fieldwork working with a geriatric population preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)