Recreational Activities Specialist

Identify client-specific strengths and needs through formal assessment, develop and carry out therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients' needs and interests and provide treatment services, using a variety of techniques, to address areas of need and promote positive change to increase success in the community upon discharge.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of the individuals served; Plans and conducts activities and community integration outings that enable people to learn and practice mobility and cognitive, social, and emotional skills to get the most out of life and integrate with the public; Develops, implements, and evaluates care plans for clients, including 1:1 and group interventions to meet the needs of the patients in a mental health clinical setting; Documents data in a client's medical record, noting progress toward treatment objectives; Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional safety; Assesses the client's needs and interests to develop specific programming to promote positive change through therapeutic groups and individual sessions

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy); 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy); OR 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy); CTRS certification, or CTRS certification obtained within one year of employment; Completion of an internship in Recreation Therapy that meets NCTRC requirements; Knowledge of recreational therapy practice, principles, and procedures; Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization; Knowledge of recreational materials, tools, and equipment, and their care and use; Knowledge of the rules and procedures for a wide variety of team and individual sports and games; Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization; Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the institution; Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull and push up to 50 lbs; Background check, including fingerprinting; Pre-employment drug testing

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Life insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; State retirement plan; Deferred compensation program; Longevity pay