Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate Part-Time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary team to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activities and special events that provide meaningful recreation and leisure opportunities for our residents. This position is a key part of our comprehensive treatment approach, allowing you to directly impact the social, emotional, and recreational development of the youth we serve. We are a residential treatment program serving military-connected youth aged 11–17. Our beautiful Norfolk campus provides a safe and engaging environment where youth can grow, learn, and thrive. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through comprehensive, interdisciplinary care. If you are passionate about working with youth and promoting healthy recreational and social experiences, we invite you to join our Experiential Therapy team!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Active professional certification or certification-eligible (CTRS, BC-MT, or equivalent).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience facilitating small group interventions, large-scale activities, and community integration/partnerships.
- Experience in behavioral or mental health settings is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children or adolescents
- Experience in behavioral or mental health settings
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of residents, documenting progress toward treatment goals and positive recreational engagement.
- Plan and facilitate purposeful recreational activities for both small and large groups, focusing on socio-emotional wellbeing and development.
- Maintain thorough documentation of client progress and responses to interventions.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in departmental and agency professional development opportunities.
- Foster a fun, engaging, and therapeutic environment for residents.
Benefits
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid annual leave (Vacation)
- Paid sick leave
- 8 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023)
- Tuition reimbursement, details below: $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
- Employee events and activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual performance reviews
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
