CTRS Recreational Therapist — Community & Wellness Leader

Benchmark Human Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k plan with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services seeks a qualified Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions in facility, community or home-based settings for individuals served. The role focuses on improving independence, community inclusion, and quality of life.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification, and a valid driver's license. Compensation includes new increased rates: $44-46/hr for full-time with benefits and $52-54/hr for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• CTRS Certification is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain billable criteria.
• Provide education to caregivers.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of clients we serve.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Implement community based, age appropriate, recreational activities.
• Completes documentation as required by state and federal regulations.
• Collect data to document progress of prioritized objectives for each client.
• Develop and implement recreation therapy strategies based on target objectives and goals.
• Complies with and implements all protocols for individuals including but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan or Person-Centered Plan for client served.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS Certification

Job description

Benchmark Human Services seeks a qualified Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions in facility, community or home-based settings for individuals served. The role focuses on improving independence, community inclusion, and quality of life.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification, and a valid driver's license. Compensation includes new increased rates: $44-46/hr for full-time with benefits and $52-54/hr for