Therapeutic Recreation Service Technician - Lifestyle Wellness (Butte, MT)

About the role

AWARE is looking for a Therapeutic Recreation Service Technician to join our compassionate and fully engaged team. We provide high-quality care to adults, children, and families, helping them become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. Our culture of care values unconditional support, and we are committed to a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Responsibilities

• Work independently in assigned location or region.
• Travel via personal vehicle or AWARE vehicle to client or service area.
• Lead and instruct participants in gaining life skills.
• Plan and lead recreational activities.
• Implement interventions sensitive to client age, cultural background, developmental stage, and limitations of disabling conditions.
• Role model by demonstrating and engaging in activities alongside clients to promote positive lifestyle skills.
• Assist Therapeutic Recreation Program Director (TRPD) in creating protocols for interventions, including short-term goals and criteria for assignment.
• Observe client response to intervention and verbally communicate with TRPD and treatment team members.
• Document outcomes of interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy to provide evidence for TRPD evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Provide TRPD with client information at transition or discharge to assist in formulating a transition/discharge plan.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or HSE is required, along with past employment experience.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Pay

Therapeutic Recreation Service Technicians earn $17.75 per hour.

Benefits

• Annual raises.
• Tuition Advancement Program.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental/Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off.