Recreation Therapist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.

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About The Position

The Recreation Therapist works with youth to develop their physical and social abilities by interacting with others in a team setting and increasing their self-esteem. Using games, sports, arts and crafts, and aquatics, our Recreation Therapist keeps youth engaged while building confidence and promoting teamwork. The Recreation Therapist facilitates group sessions with youth daily and coordinates additional activities for the campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy (required)
• CTRS certification (required)
• Experience working with youth (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates recreation programs (including but not limited to: music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, camping, etc.)
• Promotes and coordinates participation in clubs and organizations (including but not limited to: student council, intramural sports leagues, other volunteer activities, etc.)
• Works with the residential treatment team to ensure that recreation is well-balanced, scheduled appropriately, and integrated with special services
• Oversees the use of canoeing and high ropes courses equipment and resident participation on applicable campus
• Promotes life skills training through therapeutic activities
• Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of youth
• Ensures that relevant information is conveyed to treatment team members
• Maintains recreation equipment and consults with leadership for replacement of depleted equipment
• Keeps current on collective and therapeutic resources available to best support youth
• Executes therapeutic treatment by considering medical records, personal observation, and communication with youth
• Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level