Recreation Specialist- Cedar Rapids

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

As the Recreation Specialist you will be responsible for assessing client interactions and formulating interventions based on the identified treatment plan. This position evaluates the progress of treatment goals while providing direct care services in support of the program mission and values. Why Work here? We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a recreation-related field.

Nice To Haves

A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CRTS) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Works with leadership and program staff to create and implement recreational assessments for program youth.
Based on these assessments, develops and implements healthy and engaging program activities designed to address developmental and problematic issues.
Works with staff/teams to effectively understand and implement the designated program activities.
Utilizes and updates all Recreational Department documentation tools.
Assists with management of the recreation budget, managing purchasing processes.
Assists in the planning of therapeutic recreation calendar for all of the assigned units.
Provides individualized and group therapeutic recreational services.
Provides recreation in-service trainings for residential treatment staff.
Leads therapeutic-style recreational services.
Participates in agency committees to integrate Therapeutic Recreational Services.
Administers recreational assessments and uses referral information to prepare treatment plans.
Prepares Recreation goals and objectives to accompany the individualized treatment plans.
Observes, teaches, and models appropriate skill development