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24, 8 . Provides liaison services to volunteer groups, agencies and individuals . 9 . Provides training and supervision to volunteers who assist in the activities program, i .e . , RSVP . 10 . Develops and promotes a positive working relationship with the University of North Carolina Recreation Curriculum and student training coordinator which encourages the utilization of recreation students in the activities program. 11 . Provides training and supervision to recreation students assisting in the activities program. 12 . Performs other therapeutic recreation duties as needed . Knowledge, Skills , and Abilities : 1 . Knowledge of therapeutic recreation theory, principles , techniques and methods and their specific implications as applications to the aging population . 2 . Knowledge of the characteristics of aging and its implications to therapeutic recreation program design , including the cognitive , social , and emotional , and physical ?mplicatioas of the aging process. 3 . Ability to plan and implement a variety of therapeutic recreation activities that enhance the dignity and self-esteem of the client . 4. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapeutic recreation program and to modify program goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the client . 5. Ability to train and supervise volunteers and therapeutic recreation students in the basic techniques of therapeutic recreation programming . 6 . Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with clients , Domiciliary Home administrators and staff, UNC Recreation Curriculum, Volunteer agencies, resource agencies and the public . Minimum Education and Experience : 1 . Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in therapeutic recreation which includes an internship or in recreation with a minor in therapeutic recreation which includes an internship; or an equivalent combination of education and experience .