Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Immanuel • Omaha, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist – Join a Mission-Driven Team Are you a passionate Therapeutic Recreational Specialist looking to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team? Join an organization dedicated to enriching lives and building strong connections—both with residents and coworkers. Immanuel Communities is currently seeking a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist to join our team at Newport House , located at 6798 North 67th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68152. Newport House offers a welcoming environment with 24 skilled nursing and rehabilitation suites and 72 long-term care suites , providing exceptional care to our residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• Additional experience in therapeutic recreation within a skilled nursing facility.
• Completion of Nebraska-certified “Activity Coordinator” course or certified therapeutic recreation specialist within 6 months of hire.
• Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for residents/patients to engage in continuing life experiences.
• Maintain dignity and independence through the Therapeutic Recreation Program.
• Contribute to the therapeutic environment in the long-term care, skilled, and subacute rehabilitation areas of the facility.
• Encompass group and individual activities including emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, creative, and community components.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team including residents and family members, physicians, pastoral care, pharmacy, nursing, volunteers, vendors, and other staff members.
• Interact effectively with adult and geriatric populations including persons with physical disabilities, vision and hearing limitations, and memory/behavioral impairments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• 401K with employer match
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Program – up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front

What This Job Offers

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