Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Sholom Community Alliance•St. Louis Park, MN
•$20 - $24
About The Position
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programming for residents/tenants/patients consistent with regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices. Designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs for residents/ tenants.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate, and ability to pass random DOT controlled substance test.
- Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than 90 days from hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field from accredited university preferred.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Activity Director Certified (ADC), strongly preferred.
- One or more years’ experience working with individuals with dementia preferred.
- One or more years’ hands on experience with seniors preferred.
- One or more years’ experience planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programming for residents/tenants/patients consistent with regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
- Meeting the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs for residents/ tenants.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
- Competitive Paid Time off
- Sick and Safe Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- SNF RN/LPN Student Loan Reimbursement
- Education discounts with local Universities
- Support navigating Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and MN Long Term Care Nurse Forgiveness Programs
- Gym memberships and discounts
- Krupp Loan and/or Advance Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Learn to Live Mental Health Resources
- Cell Phone discounts
- Movie discounts
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Career Level
Mid Level
