Recreational Therapist

About the role

LittleStar ABA Therapy is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide services to families on the Medicaid Waiver in surrounding areas. Services will take place in the client's home or community-based facilities.

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Salary starting at $50k+ depending on experience
• Stable, innovative, trend-setting ABA provider
• Flexible scheduling
• A friendly, collaborative, highly skilled team
• Annual stipend for professional development, continued education, and instruments
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

GREAT BENEFITS

• Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar). Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• Nine paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Recertification cost paid by LittleStar

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts recreational therapy assessment to determine appropriate goals to be listed on the PCISP
• Creates and implements approved treatment plan based on recreation therapy assessment
• Tracks data per session and reports progress on quarterly reports submitted to the treatment team
• Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high-risk plan. Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to a supervisor immediately
• Maintains client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations
• Completes and submits client billing as directed and in a timely manner
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Refrains from excessive absenteeism
• Communicates time off with families/clients, and Waiver Services Director
• Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems, or concerns as needed and requests feedback
• Responds appropriately and professionally to feedback
• Attends and participates in team meetings for clients on caseload
• Works collaboratively with other members of the client’s treatment team and family
• Respects the property of LittleStar ABA Therapy and the family
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families, and clients working with LittleStar
• Maintains a professional relationship with parents and other family members
• Adheres to all LittleStar policies and procedures, including minimum billing requirements per month

Educational Qualifications and Skills

• Holds a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy
• Holds CTRS certification designated by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary
• Possesses and maintains a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position is community-based so sessions will occur in the client's home or community-based facilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Travel

Sessions may occur in the home and/or in the community. Therapists may be required to transport clients into the community depending on the targeted goals.