Recreation Specialist

Community Care, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care is seeking a Recreation Specialist at our Waukesha location to plan and deliver therapeutic recreational activities for older adults and adults with disabilities, under guidance of the site manager. You will support staff and contribute to person-centered care in a busy community-based program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy or related field (or an Associate in Occupational Therapy) and 1+ year of relevant caregiving or internship experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy or related field or Associate in Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum 1 year of personal, clinical/internship, or employment experience with frail adults or elderly population.
• 1–2 years developing and implementing programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities, frail elders or physically disabled; dementia programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate therapeutic recreational activities.
• Provide direction and support to Recreation Assistants and other staff as appropriate.

Skills

Team collaboration

Caring demeanor

Education

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy or related field

Associate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Dolphin Drive - Waukesha County, 1801 Dolphin Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Community Care is hiring an Recreation Specialist to join our team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This position is a Full-Time position at our Waukesha location.

Recreation Specialist Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the designated site specific Manager or Supervisor and as a member of the Community Care inter-disciplinary team they are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate, therapeutic recreational activities for all members including those with cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities. Provides direction and support to Recreation Assistants and other staff members as appropriate.

Recreation Specialist Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or other related field or Associates in Occupational Therapy

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of personal, Clinical/internship and/or employment experience providing care or services for a frail or elderly population required.

1-2 years developing and implementing programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities, frail elders, or physically disabled. Dementia programming experience preferred.

Recreation Specialist Schedule

Between 8:00 AM - 4:30PM

About Community Care

Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible in the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 23 counties we serve Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day. That is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes:

• Generous, paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Flexible benefits plan
• Employee referral program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dolphin Drive - Waukesha County, 1801 Dolphin Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America