Recreation Therapist - part time

Gemma Services; Plymouth Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Gemma Services in Plymouth Meeting, PA, seeks a Part-time Recreation Therapist to join our Residential Treatment Program. The 20-hour-per-week role requires some weekend hours, with duties centered on creating and running group therapeutic recreation activities for children and teens.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Adjunctive Therapy, you will use Insight Generator data to tailor interventions, applying trauma-informed practices and upholding PA regulations and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in recreation therapy preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PA Residential Regulations (3800) and PA Child Protective Services Law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group therapeutic recreation activities for children in the residential treatment program.
• Utilize predictive analytics data from Insight Generator to tailor activity interventions.
• Report to the Supervisor of Adjunctive Therapy and support trauma-informed care initiatives.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed response

Emotional regulation

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's in recreation therapy

Master's in recreation therapy (preferred)

CTRS certification (preferred)

Job description

Gemma Services is seeking a Part-time, Recreation Therapist to join our Residential Treatment Program located in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

The position is a part-time, 20 hour per week position that requires some flexibility and some weekend hours.

Our nonprofit agency provides education, nurturing, and healing for children, teens, and families through evidence-based and individualized services. We offer education programs, mental health services in residential and community settings, foster care and adoption services, and prevention programs.

Residential Treatment provides 24/7 clinical treatment and trauma-focused care for children and youth who have experienced traumas and/or significant mental health concerns. Our goal is to help them heal and learn new skills so they can live successfully in a home and community setting.

Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist will report to the Supervisor of Adjunctive Therapy, this position has primary responsibility for developing and implementing group therapeutic recreation activities with the children in the residential treatment program. The part time Recreation Therapist will utilize predictive analytics data from Insight Generator to develop activity interventions or leisure opportunities to address the identified needs of the children.

Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, and grammar, skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to respond to children’s unsafe behaviors in a trauma-informed manner; ability to regulate own emotions and behaviors during frequent stressful situations. Proficient PC skills; knowledge/understanding of applicable laws and regulations, i.e. PA Residential Regulations (3800) and PA Child Protective Services Law; knowledge of Emergency Safety Physical Intervention Procedures.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation or a related field required. Related fields include expressive arts therapy or leisure studies. Master’s degree in recreation therapy preferred; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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