Recreational Therapist- FULL Time

About the role

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist who will provide services for those on the Autism Spectrum or diagnosed with Developmental/ Intellectual Disabilities of all ages. This is a full-time Recreational Therapist position where you can be on the ground floor starting a new program and build your own schedule. This position is community-based and available for immediate hire. Students who will be taking the board certification test in the next quarter are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Design recreational therapy sessions for people being supported based on people's goals
• Organizing and directing adapted sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, social activities, and other recreational services designed to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate
• Participating in interdisciplinary support planning
• Provide ongoing evaluation and follow-up

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree focused on Recreational Therapy
• Certification through the national council for therapeutic recreation certification
• Be able to legally work in the United States
• Have a properly maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands (to properly administer CPR and other personal care/lifting techniques)
• Be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid
• Demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening
• Preferably have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings

Pay

The Recreational Therapist's hourly pay is a minimum of $33.00 and remains competitive based on experience. This is a Full-time, hourly position.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education/ conference reimbursement
• Microsoft 365 Account Provided
• Annual Auto/ Technology Stipend