Recreational Therapist: Community-Based Therapy & Impact

Benchmark Human Services; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 60,614 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic intervention to individuals served in a facility, community, or home-based setting in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana. The role supports residents in IDD and behavioral health services across various programs.

The position offers full-time hours with new increased rates of $44-46/hr and a benefits package including health, vision, dental, 401k with company match, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
• CTRS certification maintained
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Maintain billable criteria
• Provide education to caregivers
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Comply with all standards to assure health and safety of clients we serve
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department head
• Implement community based, age appropriate, recreational activities
• Completes documentation as required by state and federal regulations
• Collect data to document progress of prioritized objectives for each client
• Develop and implement recreation therapy strategies based on target objectives and goals
• Complies with and implements all protocols for individuals including but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan or Person-Centered Plan for client served
• Attend departmental meetings
• Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act)
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals
• For a full and complete list, please contact HR

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS Certification

Job description

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic intervention to individuals served in a facility, community, or home-based setting in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana. The role supports residents in IDD and behavioral health services across various programs.

The position offers full-time hours with new increased rates of $44-46/hr and a benefits package including health, vision, dental, 401k with company match, and more.