Recreation Therapist

ServiceSource • Oakton, VA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

ServiceSource is seeking a compassionate and innovative Recreation Therapist to join their team in delivering high-quality Therapeutic Recreation services within a senior center setting. This role works collaboratively with a Social Worker as part of an interdisciplinary team to support participants’ overall well-being. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of adapted recreation programs that promote social inclusion, wellness, and quality of life for older adults. The Recreation Therapist will design and facilitate programs that address participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs, fostering meaningful engagement and community connection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field and a minimum 2 years’ related experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), or eligibility to obtain certification within the first year of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel.
• Drivers must maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Relate well to older adults and people with disabilities.
• Must be committed to a social inclusion model.
• Ability to work with cross agency teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities to enable seniors to participate in activities of their choice.
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams to assure access to activities.
• Support participants and families to facilitate movement across the continuum of care.
• Lead and support a variety of adapted activities.
• Work in close collaboration with the senior center staff to promote an inclusive environment.
• Provide leadership in the participant's initial assessment, plan, and goals.
• Develop and adapt activities to support the participant in achieving goals as identified by the individual and his/her team.
• Serve as member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Support participants, families, and staff for transitions along the continuum of care.
• Create special and regular recreational and therapeutic activities utilizing staff and community resources and present to the Senior Services Director for approval, as required.
• Coordinate calendar of activities in cooperation with senior center staff.
• Lead individual and group recreation therapy sessions.
• Support participant health and wellness.
• Adapt senior center programs as needed to support full inclusion.
• Support virtual programing on the virtual center for active adults.
• Plan and coordinate field trips.
• Accompany participants on field trips.
• Maintain appropriate reports on participant assessment, behavioral changes, progression and/or regression.
• Document in participant chart any significant event.
• Maintain a pleasant, stimulating, secure setting for participants.
• Provide coverage at other senior centers.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• An Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

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