Recreation Therapist

Aptiv Incorporated; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Daytime hours

Job summary

Aptiv Incorporated seeks a Full-Time Recreation Therapist in La Crosse to support adults with disabilities in day services. You will develop therapeutic recreation activities, review curricula, and collaborate with teams to achieve social and daily living goals. This is a Monday–Friday daytime role with a 40-hour schedule.

The role emphasizes mentorship of staff, client engagement in health-promoting leisure activities, and delivering high-quality services that improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Certification through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification within six months of hire.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Access to reliable non-public transportation with required insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to enrich and enhance services in La Crosse locations, in both onsite and community settings.
• Review programming and update the curriculum to meet client goals for social skills, daily living skills, dexterity and mobility.
• Create therapeutic recreation activities and encourage participation in health-promoting leisure activities such as sports, arts, crafts, games and gardening.
• Conduct staff training related to recreation therapy processes, procedures and techniques.
• Be a role model and mentor for Day Service Associates and maintain high-performance standards and quality service.

Skills

Disability experience

Therapeutic recreation cert within 6mo

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent

Job description

Here at Aptiv, we are all about making a difference. Aptiv is a non-profit organization that offers services to people who have disabilities. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of innovative support for individuals with disabilities so they may live more independent lives. Our organization is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, achieve their goals, and contribute to society in meaningful ways. We welcome, encourage, and value the contributions of all individuals and value inclusion, resilience, self-determination, collaboration, and accountability.If you are looking for work you will LOVE, read on!THE ROLEAs a Full-Time Recreation Therapist in La Crosse, you will support individuals with disabilities in our adult day services program. No two days will ever look the same in this position, if you are looking for a fun position where you can make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION$19.08/hrFull-Time - 40/hours a weekFlexible SchedulingMonday through Friday daytime hours with shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Recreation Therapist, you collaborate with other departments to enrich and enhance the services provided in La Crosse locations. In both onsite and community settings, you review programming and update the curriculum to give our clients the best possible outcomes. While creating therapeutic recreation activities, you strive to ensure that they meet goals for social skills, daily living skills, dexterity, and mobility. You encourage clients with disabilities to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, dance, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.You also have the opportunity to conduct staff training related to recreation therapy processes, procedures, and/or techniques to enhance programming. You are a role model and mentor for our Day Service Associates and assist them in maintaining high-performance standards and quality service. No matter how busy your day gets, you feel a strong connection to the purpose of your work and the individuals you serve.QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent education and/or experienceCertification through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification within six months of hireExperience working with people with disabilitiesAccess to reliable non-public transportation with required insurance coverageOUR TEAM AND THE BENEFITSAt Aptiv we value collaboration and teamwork. We strive for your personal development and learning. As a non-profit organization, we are always pushing to do better than the day before through collaborative thinking, goal-setting, encouragement, and innovation. We do it better, together and that's why we place such a high emphasis on the importance and value of our employees. We truly care about our employees’ health, well-being, and safety. We promote a positive work-life balance and a flexible work environment.Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and open communication.Professional Growth: We provide opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within the organization.Inclusive Culture: We embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? Apply today!