Recreational Therapist

International Community Health Services • Seattle, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center with over 50 years of experience providing medical, dental, and wellness care to diverse individuals and families, many of whom face significant barriers to receiving care. ICHS believes that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society. The organization fosters a team-based approach, valuing respect, collaboration, and compassion, and is driven by a mission to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Recreational Therapist, under the supervision of the Recreational Therapist Supervisor and as a member of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) interdisciplinary team, is responsible for assessing the needs, interests, and capabilities of participants and developing individualized therapeutic recreation plans. This role also supports HAWP programs by planning, organizing, directing, and participating in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants. Additionally, the Recreational Therapist provides leadership, supervision, and support to Recreational Assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field
• Active Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Active Washington State Department of Health Recreational Therapist Registration upon hire
• Active BLS upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program preferred, providing and coordinating services for the frail or elderly within a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs, interests and capabilities of participants
• Develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans
• Supports HAWP programs by planning, organizing, directing and participating in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants
• Provides leadership, supervision and support to the Recreational Assistants

Benefits

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the employee's 90th calendar day of employment
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees