Grace Maher
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at SPIN Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
American Red CrossNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
CTRS®
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationFeb, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SPIN Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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Aug 2022 - Present
Design and implement initial program plan for Children’s Services TR in collaboration with leadership across departments and established multidisciplinary teams throughout organization Assess the needs of teachers and students to inform the formulation of developmentally appropriate and meaningful activities Design and implement initial program plan for Children’s Services TR in collaboration with leadership across departments and established multidisciplinary teams throughout organization Assess the needs of teachers and students to inform the formulation of developmentally appropriate and meaningful activities
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Admin Coordinator
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
-Monitor and maintain internal databases, ensure data integrity, and extract, analyze and interpret all data reports-Serve as liaison and representative of CHOP & Family Care Center to internal and external stakeholders and funders-Plan, create and host annual holiday event to promote sense of normalcy and community while entertaining
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Program Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2021
-Developed, planned, and executed monthly mother and baby support groups. Recruited volunteers to support childcare-Coordinated all outreach and logistics associated with registration and attendance of annual camp programs for patients and families-Monitored spending to ensure clinic operations adhere with allocated budgets and are in compliance with funder specifications-Researched, prepared, and submitted grants with clinical and statistical reports -Supervise work study students from University of Pennsylvania and provide a positive and quality work experience-Continue duties of QOL Assistant
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Quality of Life Assistant
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
-Organized regular therapeutic support groups, excursions, and charitable programs, including holiday gift and clothing donations-Collaborated with a multifunctional team to provide outreach to patients and families -Created, developed, and hosted monthly outings to local attractions for patients and their families, including outreach, transportation, meals, and staff coverage
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Recreational Therapy Intern
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
-Developed creative and engaging developmentally appropriate and meaningful therapeutic activities in individual and group formats -Evaluated staff competency and preparedness to facilitate various interventions/modalities to direct professional development and improve quality of care -Raised $2600 in funds for Recreation Therapy Department and cultivated new and maintained pre-existing relationships with donors -Mastered the core competencies of a recreation therapist through 560+ hours of supervised clinical experience with participants with intellectual disabilities
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Bredenbeck's Bakery
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
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Heart to Hand, Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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Intern
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2011 - 2011
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Education
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2018 - 2022
Temple University
Master of Science - MS, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy -
2007 - 2011
University of Maryland College Park
B.S., Behavioral and Community Health -
2003 - 2007
Springside Chestnut Hill
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, 9th-12th
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