Special Therapies Specialist (posted 5-13-10)
Provide therapeutic recreation, music therapy, and other art therapy to children and youth ages 9-18 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our department works as a team to develop, implement, and evaluate goal-oriented treatment and recreation programs.
Requirements: Group and individual therapy skills, understanding of child/adolescent development, knowledge of art, music and/or recreation therapy techniques. Required CTRS certification/registration as a recreation, art, or music therapist. Bachelor’s degree required; preferred successful internship in related field such as mental health, recreation, art, or music therapy. Meet Medicaid requirement of a Mental Health Professional.
Cunningham offers Prospective employees must possess a valid Illinois driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Prospective employees are required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Cunningham offers outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. Our agency is committed to the values of diversity, teamwork, respect, integrity and accountability. Prospective employees will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Cunningham Children's Home Human Resources
1301 N. Cunningham Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
(No phone inquiries accepted)
Equal Opportunity Employer
www.cunninghamhome.org
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(posted 12-1-09)
CTRS
Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, Il Days needed vary from Mon-Sat Hours vary from several per month to per week depending upon vacations, pto, sick time of the regular staff. Contact Anne Spratt at (708) 915-5050.
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(posted 9-27-9)
I've been working with a large substance abuse treatment facility in Chicago and helping them develop a recreation therapy program. We are in a position to hire someone on a VERY part time basis---only a few hours per week to start---and I wondered if you knew of anyone who might be interested in a gig like this? Most likely, the person would start as an independent contractor working for me/Live Oak, with the possibility of more hours and more regular employment as the project continues. We'd need someone pretty mature, able to function independently, with good group leadership skills, ideally with substance abuse/mental health experience. CTRS preferred. Pay would be hourly and very competitive.
Jeff Levy, LCSW
CEO, Live Oak, Inc.
1300 W. Belmont, Suite 400
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Phone: 773.880.1473
Fax: 773.880-1321
e-mail: jlevy@liveoakchicago.com
web address: www.liveoakchicago.com
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(posted 9-9-9)
Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active, healthy lifestyles.
New Job Posting : Coordinator of Athletic Programs
Lakeshore Foundation is currently seeking an energetic, creative, resourceful, self starter with exposure or experience in athletic administration as well as development and implementation of recreation and athletic programming for persons with various physical disabilities.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provides for coordination of recreation, athletic programs, events and training site activity for youth and adults with various physical disabilities. Scope of sports programming may include activities for wheelchair, ambulatory or blind/visually impaired populations.
- Provides input for the preparation of the annual budgets for recreation and athletics programs, events and training site activity. Manages expenses related to specific programs and/or events as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Responsible for the coordination of all employees and volunteers for various recreation and athletic programs, events and training site activity.
- Responsible for Risk Management activities for recreation and athletic programs, events and training site activity. Maintains necessary documentation of risk management and reports to the CPO as necessary.
- Develops and maintains relationships with schools, community organizations, and referral sources working with youth and adults with physical disabilities. Serves as a resource and/or consultant for these groups. Supports outreach and recruitment activities, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Assists with planning and implementation of camps, events, military initiatives and youth programming as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
- Serves in a coaching or instructor capacity as directed by the Director of Athletics.
- Responsible for assisting with the coordination of training site logistics, athlete services, housing services and supervision of the training site dorm liaison.
- Assists the Dartfish technician with administration of Dartfish and Eye on Performance services, including training teams and coaches on use, equipment maintenance, website maintenance and video analysis.
- Attends continuing education and/or professional development opportunities as assigned.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of sport and recreation equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all work areas, including office space, cubicles, and storage and cage areas.
- Prepares and submits necessary documentation for monthly reports, as needed.
- Monitors and implements all safety procedures and guidelines. Monitors safe usage and storage of facilities, supplies, equipment and vehicles.
- Communicates effectively with participants, staff, families and referral sources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skill and proficiency in disciplines such as physical education/kinesiology, athletic administration, therapeutic recreation, recreation management or sport management as normally acquired through completion of a four year college curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science or related degree. Proficiency in developing and implementing recreation and athletic programming for persons with various physical disabilities. Availability to work frequent nights and weekends.
Proficiency in developing and implementing recreation and athletic programming for persons with physical disabilities as normally acquired through 3-5 years of prior experience in the field. CPR, Standard First Aid and AED are highly desired. Valid Alabama Driver’s license desired. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with participants, ranging in age from youth to seniors in implementing direct programs on a continuous basis. Ability to interact frequently with all levels of personnel to coordinate services and exchange participant/client information on a frequent basis.
Must pass a background check.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to Debbie Smith DebbieS@lakeshore.org if interested.
