Recreation Therapist

Simple Steps LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health and Wellness, LLC is seeking Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to provide home and community recreation therapy for children and adolescents with disabilities across Texas, including Houston. New grads welcome; contractors must travel to consumer homes and facilities.

Responsibilities include creating tailored goals, documenting sessions, coordinating with health care teams, and timely invoicing; must have CPR/First Aid, CTRS or TRS/TXC, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or closely related field.
• CTRS or TRS/TXC certification is required.
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification (ARC or AHA only).
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and adequate auto liability insurance (100k/300k).
• Background and reference checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one home and community Recreation Therapy to children and adolescents with disabilities.
• Create tailored goals to meet individual client needs.
• Document on each session.
• Communicate with other team members and service providers.
• Submit weekly invoicing and progress notes.

Skills

Travel to clients' homes

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Reader

Job description

NEW GRADS WELCOME! CTRS or TRS/TXC certified candidates only.

Community Health and Wellness, LLC is looking for professional Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to provide top notch services for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas. We have current openings in Houston, TX. Contractors must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to consumer homes and facilities.

Job Description:

• Provide one-on-one home and community Recreation Therapy to children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral/mental health diagnoses
• Create tailored goals to meet the needs of individual clients
• Document on each session
• Communicate with other team members and service providers
• Turn in timely documentation including weekly invoicing, progress notes, and related paperwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to travel to current or prospective clients' homes
• Must be able and willing to transport client(s) during client visits
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)
• Must be able to communicate with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public through verbal and written communication
• Must have access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
• Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader
• Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities
• Able to work independently, manage one's own time and the time of client(s)

All therapists must have the following:

• Resume
• Minimum of Bachelors Level Degree required in one of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or related degree to Therapeutic Recreation
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only
• CTRS or TRS/TXC certified
• Social Security Card
• Driver's License
• Auto Insurance (with 100/300/100 coverage minimum)
• Professional Liability Insurance (with $1 million/$3 million coverage limit)

Please Note: All contractors must submit to background and reference checks.

Hourly Rate is based on education/experience.