Volunteer RPG Player Archetype II Trainee - Therapeutic Settings

by Hawke Robinson — published 2017/06/29 11:30:00 GMT-7, last modified 2022-11-12T08:26:18-08:00
This is an antry-to-mid-level volunteer position. The level 1 player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The Level 2 Player Archetype, for Therapeutic Settings, is a staff member that has been trained to respectfully and professionally fulfil this role in therapeutic settings. The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Therapists to learn how to address such situations more effectively. Therapeutic player archetype examples include: Autism spectrum, MD, CP, brain injury, etc. This is an approach similar to roles played in First Aid, ICU, Search & Rescue, talk therapy, and similar training programs. This is an excellent means of gaining experience toward other RPG professional positions.

Department(s): Therapeutic

Location(s): Varies

Reports to: Senior Facilitator.

General Purpose

The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types". The Level 2 Player Archetype is trained to respectfully and professionally fulfil this role in therapeutic settings. Therapeutic player archetype examples include: Autism spectrum, MD, CP, brain injury, etc. This is an approach similar to roles played in First Aid, hospital, ICU, Search & Rescue, and similar training programs. This is an excellent means of gaining experience toward other RPG professions.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Therapists to learn how to address such situations more effectively.

  • Participate in at least one RPG session per week (sessions typically last 3-4 hours).

  • Additionally attend either in-person or via remote access, at least one training session / administrative meeting per week (3-4 hours)
  • Document participation observations for review by supervisor.

  • Create player characters.

  • Create Therapeutic Player Archetype character dossiers.

  • Work with trainers to help challenge GM trainees

  • Report back to Trainer with regular planning progress reports.

  • Assist Game Masters and other Facilitators as needed, to optimize participants experience.

  • Also help as "go-fer" for various related tasks
  • Availability for at least 1 weekly group session per week (game sessions typically 3-5 hours).
  • Strongly self-motivated
  • Strong collaborative work ethic
  • Reliable schedule compliance
  • Highly professional.
  • Respectful understanding of people with disabilities, mental health, and other challenges.

 

Education and Training

Required:

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Passionate supportive energy

  • Experience working with one or more populations requiring special considerations
  • Acting skills
  • Voice skills

 

Optional but preferred:

  • Other Recreation /Event management training/certification.

  • Other therapeutic/medical experience/training/certification

 

Knowledge and Experience

 

Required:

  • Minimum 2+ years RPG experience (tabletop and/or live action), with at least one RPG format.

  • Minimum 1+ years Therapeutic or medical care background/training

 

RPG formats include: tabletop (RPG), live-action (LARP), computer-based (CRPG), and solo adventure books and modules (SABM).

 

Preferred:

  • 5+ years experience organizing and running recreational events.

  • 2+ years personal experience with all 4 RPG formats.

  • Some working knowledge/experience with music and music therapy

  • Some working knowledge/experience with therapeutic recreation / recreational therapy

  • American Sign Language (ASL).
  • Other languages.

 

Core Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong organization skills.

  • Enthusiastic communication style that excites others with your passion about the topics discussed.

  • "Can do" attitude, and an eye for seeing where people need help before they have to ask.

  • Outgoing presence.

  • Strong acting skills.

 

Working Conditions

Facilitator will frequently work at RPG Therapeutics offices or other locations including but not limited to:

  • Community centers

  • Care facilities

  • HQ offices
  • Client sites

  • Mobile Facility, the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer at various locations

 

Hours: Varies

Compensation: This is an a mid-entry level volunteer position. There is no financial compensation. Training sessions are free.

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