Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need. When you provide care for older adults, you’re helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe. We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs. Works under broad supervision to assist in directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing/evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident and making revisions as necessary. Responsible for assessment, care planning and implementation of the care plan for our residents. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Recreation Therapy, or equivalent experience as required by the NCTRC Board to achieve certification or B.S. in Art, Music or related therapy discipline. Certification required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), Music, Art. Benefits Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to: based on employment status FREE* Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage) Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program Flexible Schedule – *FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positons. Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.