Recreational Specialist

Loretta Eacker

Recreational Therapist

Pelham, NH 03076

********@*****.*** - 603-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Family Managed Employee

Community Crossroads - Atkinson, NH - January 2013 to Present

* Oversaw individuals' community employment goals and vocational development goals.

* Coordinated related program functions.

* Provided transportation to individuals throughout the day.

* Implemented ISP goals and promoted vocational skill acquisition and independence.

* Tailored program to the needs of the individual on a one-to-one basis.

* Recreational Therapist Assistant.

Vocational Consultant

Green Eacker's Vocational Training Program - Pelham, NH - 1984 to Present

* Worked with various school districts (Salem, Pelham, and Windham, NH school districts).

* Assessed students in order to understand their situation and develop IEP goals.

* Helped students to achieve their IEP goals through community work sites.

* Worked on having students develop pre-employment skills.

* Performed job coaching duties at community work sites.

* Performed employment searches, applications, interviews, and placement in jobs. Physical Therapist Aide

DDS-Danvers - Danvers, MA - 2009 to 2015

* Requisition supplies and equipment.

* Enforce rules and regulations.

* Carry out duties as determined by the registered physical therapist. Recreational Therapist I

Green Eacker's Vocational Training Program - Danvers, MA - 2005 to 2008

* Evaluated, planned and implemented individual care programs through utilization of selected therapeutic recreation procedures.

* Developed plans based on evaluation findings, individual's objectives and goals and other relevant information. Appropriate long and short-term goals were set.

* Performed training sessions for staff personnel.

* Evaluated effectiveness of plans; integrated new information and skills, as needed, to improve individual's outcomes.

Recreational Therapist I

DDS-Hogan Regional Center (Group Home Residence) - Danvers, MA - 1991 to 1995 Responsibilities

* Evaluated, planned and implemented individual care programs through utilization of selected therapeutic recreation procedures.

* Developed plans based on evaluation findings, individual's objectives and goals and other relevant information. Appropriate long and short-term goals were set.

* Performed training sessions for staff personnel.

* Evaluated effectiveness of plans; integrated new information and skills, as needed, to improve individual's outcomes.

Vocational Instructor

COAP - Chelmsford, MA - 1980 to 1984

* Motivated individuals with disabilities to work on school work.

* Taught job skills to individuals in the program.

* Worked as a job coach at job sites in the community. Developed and implemented small self-employed programming.

EDUCATION

2 online courses in Recreational Therapy

Northeastern University - Boston, MA

2005 to 2005

A.A.S.

State University of New York - Cobleskill, NY

1976

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Certified Horticultural Technician

State of NH Paraprofessional Educator II

NH Motor Vehicle Operator's License

NH Motor Vehicle SBC License

NRPA (License as an associate)

AHTA (New England and National Chapter)

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