Recreation Therapist

Aptivorporated; La Crosse (WI); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aptiv is seeking a Full-Time Recreation Therapist in La Crosse, WI to support adults with disabilities in our day services program. You will collaborate across departments to enhance services, update curricula, and create activities targeting social skills, daily living, dexterity, and mobility.

Daytime shifts on weekdays, 40 hours per week, with pay of $19.08 per hour. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation (or equivalent), certification within six months, experience with people

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with other departments to enrich and enhance the services in La Crosse locations, reviewing programming and updating the curriculum.
• Create therapeutic recreation activities aimed at improving social skills, daily living skills, dexterity and mobility.
• Encourage clients to gain new skills and engage in health-promoting leisure activities such as sports, dance, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.
• Conduct staff training related to recreation therapy processes, procedures, and techniques to enhance programming; mentor Day Service Associates.
• Maintain high-performance standards and integrity of service, aligning with the purpose of the work and the individuals served.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent education and/or experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: La Crosse, WI 54601, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.08 - $19.08 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Adult Day Services, 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 ROLE

As 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/hr
• Full-Time - 40/hours a week
• Flexible Scheduling
• Monday through Friday daytime hours with shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 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

OUR TEAM AND THE BENEFITS

At 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.