Recreation Therapist

Apis Services Inc•Woodridge, IL

3d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to conduct recreation therapy activities at the treatment site. Schedule operations of art sessions, sports, team building activities, leisure education, milieu observation, physical fitness programming. Assists coordination of all volunteer based recreational activities. Participate in all clinical staff and departmental meetings relevant to recreational therapy services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Therapy.
Certification as a Recreation Therapy Specialist
One (1) year of professional work experience.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
At least 21 years of age.
Have a Valid driver’s license.
Pass a Physical exam including TB and drug testing.
Criminal clearances are required through State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse checks.
Successful completion of all background and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

Assists and co-lead recreational activities to include: Art sessions, team sports, leisure education, team building, and physical fitness.
Attends staffing's, treatment team meetings, and management team meetings.
Assist in coordinating all volunteer-based recreational activities.
Identifies potential conflicts in client interaction and make recommendations for crisis intervention.
Monitors client behavior in the milieu to promote safety and enhance personal growth.
Documents client participation with clinical appropriate methods.
Monitors and evaluates physical fitness programming in order to facilitate physical health.
Develops and maintains appropriate professional boundaries between self, staff and all other professionals.
Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
Attends mandatory in services.
Knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an incident.
Knowledge of job responsibility in an emergency.
Knowledge of responsibility regarding actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks.