Recreational Therapist I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Wrentham, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Recreational Therapist I (RT 1) to work at the Wrentham Developmental Center developing and implementing therapeutic goals and objectives for recreational services. RT 1 is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recreation activities, including the pool, based on individuals' interests and abilities.
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in planning, organizing, instituting or conducting therapeutic recreation services in a recognized public or private agency, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience in the substitution below.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in recreation, recreation education, creative arts therapy or therapeutic recreation may be substituted for the required experience.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge needed.
• Prior experience working in a recreational program setting.
• Experience with assessments/documentation.
• Experience with correlation of data.
• Program Development experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement support plans by selecting recreation activities designed to successfully achieve goals and objectives.
• Assess consumer’s needs for therapeutic goals and objectives for recreational development and determine the methods of instruction to be used.
• Ensure engagement of meaningful activities to meet individual’s recreational and day program goals
• Participate in data collection and documentation on progress.
• Program development based on Individual assessments and Individual Service Plan (ISP) data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees