Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

Assisted Independence • Indianapolis, IN

110d

About The Position

At Assisted Independence we believe that programming is an essential part to developing healthy lifestyles and friendships. We currently have a camping, cycling, kayaking, Holiday World, and horticulture program in place and looking to add many more! The nature of the job as a Recreational Therapist is to provide care to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings on a 1:1 or group setting basis. The nature of the job is to provide a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Active certification from the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Negative Tuberculin Skin Test.
• Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and Automobile Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with self-care, self-direction, expressive or receptive language, ambulation or mobility, Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), learning, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, physical activity, and community participation.
• Schedule times to provide supports with the individual receiving supports, their parents and/or guardians, and/or other team members.
• Conduct assessments initially and once annually, including completion of Individual Intake Forms and various assessments for individuals supported.
• Develop a Treatment Plan within fourteen days after the completion of the Assessment.
• Organize and direct home and/or community-based activities for individuals supported.
• Document each session using narrative notes online and attend quarterly meetings.

Benefits

• Paid hourly wages.
• Paid mileage when transporting an individual receiving supports.
• Health Insurance following one month of employment.
• 401k Enrollment with a 1% match by Assisted Independence.
• One-year membership every five years to Smart CEU’s Hub.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid Time Off.
• Activity Reimbursements.
• Conference Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees