Recreational Therapy Assistant

Position Summary

As a Recreational Therapy Assistant, you will work with certified recreational therapists to plan, implement, and coordinate a variety of recreational activities and basic skill development programs. These activities provide fun, life enriching experiences for residents with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $22.65 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

• Schedule for current vacancy: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment.
• Tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
• Physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting/carrying up to 55 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs. occasionally (e.g. wheelchairs, carts, etc.), bending, kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking on hard tile floors for extended periods of time.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.
• This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle.
• Applicants may be required