Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Montgomerty City-County Personnel • Montgomery, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to develop, implement and oversee therapeutic recreational services and assisting with daily operations for the Therapeutic Recreation Center. The work responsibilities of the position include planning, supervising and coordinating the scheduling of all programs for diverse abilities and needs; supervising staff and volunteers; coordinating the orientation of all new participants; contributing to the department objectives; assisting the Therapeutic Recreation Center Director in daily operations such as scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation, support program development and community partnerships; supervising, mentoring and supporting staff, volunteers and internship programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or an allied health professional field of study such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology or science, speech pathology, music or art therapy, special education, or adaptive physical education.
• One (1) year of experience programming activities for therapeutic recreation.
• Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is preferred in order to transport participants and/or equipment to various event sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee therapeutic recreational services.
• Assist with daily operations for the Therapeutic Recreation Center.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate the scheduling of all programs for diverse abilities and needs.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate the orientation of all new participants.
• Contribute to department objectives.
• Assist the Therapeutic Recreation Center Director in daily operations such as scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Support program development and community partnerships.
• Supervise, mentor and support staff, volunteers and internship programs.

Benefits

• health, dental, and life insurance
• paid annual and sick leave
• paid holidays
• participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level