Recreation Therapist

ServiceSource; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Recreation Therapist, responsible for creating inclusive recreational activities for seniors. You will develop tailored programs that address their social, therapeutic, and informational needs while working with interdisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of older adults and promote their health and well-being.

Benefits

Health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company-paid Disability and Life insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time-off program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with older adults or people with disabilities.
• Certification as a CTRS or ability to obtain it within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement adapted recreation services for seniors.
• Lead and conduct individual and group recreation therapy sessions.
• Support families and participants in their care transitions.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the planning and implementing of adapted recreation services for the senior center participants in a social inclusion model. These services are recreational, therapeutic, social, and informational, and are designed to meet the diverse needs of the participants. Monitors and evaluates participant progress.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Adapt activities to enable seniors to participate in activities of their choice.
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams to assure access to activities.
• Support participants and families to facilitate movement across the continuum of care.
• Lead and support a variety of adapted activities.
• Work in close collaboration with the senior center staff to promote an inclusive environment.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the participant's initial assessment, plan, and goals.
• Develop and adapt activities to support the participant in achieving goals as identified by the individual and his/her team. Serve as member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Support participants, families, and staff for transitions along the continuum of care.
• Create special and regular recreational and therapeutic activities utilizing staff and community resources and present to the Senior Services Director for approval, as required. Coordinate calendar of activities in cooperation with senior center staff.
• Lead individual and group recreation therapy sessions. Support participant health and wellness.
• Adapt senior center programs as needed to support full inclusion.
• Support virtual programing on the virtual center for active adults.
• Plan and coordinate field trips. Accompany participants on field trips.
• Maintain appropriate reports on participant assessment, behavioral changes, progression and/or regression. Document in participant chart any significant event.
• Maintain a pleasant, stimulating, secure setting for participants. Provide coverage at other senior centers.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field and a minimum 2 years’ related experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required or ability to obtain this certification within 1 year.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Relate well to older adults and people with disabilities.
• Must be committed to a social inclusion model.
• Ability to work with cross agency teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
  
  

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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