Recreation Therapist
About The Position
The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. How will you impact our mission? Be a part of setting a new standard for residential care for generations to come. Successful candidates will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of our new Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for youth at our beautiful 258-acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. As a Recreational Therapist, you will be directly involved in nurturing the hope, healing, and resilience for the youth in our care at the RCHR. You will be a force for positive change in a young person’s life when they need it most. Our Recreational Therapists: Develops and establishes recreational programs of a therapeutic nature suited to the physical and mental capabilities of clients Designs individual treatment programs Coordinates the recreational therapy program with other disciplines Maintains progress notes and individual records; prepares reports and conducts correspondence Available via cell phone and on call 24/7
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, education or related field and two years’ experience in therapeutic recreation
- Licensed in Idaho to practice as a Recreational Therapist
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligible for the exam from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- A valid Idaho’s driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire, as a condition of continued employment
- Be at least 25 years of age
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in education
- Five years’ experience in therapeutic recreation
Responsibilities
- Develops and establishes recreational programs of a therapeutic nature suited to the physical and mental capabilities of clients
- Designs individual treatment programs
- Coordinates the recreational therapy program with other disciplines
- Maintains progress notes and individual records; prepares reports and conducts correspondence
- Available via cell phone and on call 24/7
Benefits
- affordable medical and dental care
- other voluntary benefits offerings
- 401(k) match
- paid time off
- employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores
- working in a caring and compassionate environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
