Recreational Therapist I Jobs

This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position and/or positions have been filled.

Shift is Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for clients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social skills, work behaviors and technical skills. Provide assistance to various areas of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department
(Horticulture/Farm, Industrial Trades, Cafe or Canteen) when required or directed.

Assume duties of the Work Program Coordinator during the absence of the assigned Work Program Coordinator. Responsible for understanding the overall processes for the work program; completing work program application and referral forms, completing AVATAR documentation, facilitating vocational skills classes and activities and attend treatment team meetings for potential and
current work program participants. Train and supervise clients assigned to all areas in the Vocational Rehab Work Program.

Patients/Clients/Residents/Staff

High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years in a recreational setting and group work in a community center, school, hospital and/or organized recreational program.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS-This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK. Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This position will perform work in an office setting as well as outdoors with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting occasionally and walking and standing frequently

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.