Recreational Therapist- FULL Time

Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. is seeking a passionate Recreational Therapist to support individuals on the Autism Spectrum and developmental disabilities across all ages in a community-based, full-time role.

You will design therapy sessions, organize adapted sports, arts and crafts, and participate in interdisciplinary support planning, building your own schedule while making a meaningful impact. The position offers an hourly wage of $33.00–$38.00, with benefits including insurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree focused on Recreational Therapy.
• Certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.
• Must have a vehicle with proper insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Proof of negative TB screening.
• At least 1 year of experience with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design recreational therapy sessions for people being supported based on goals.
• Organize and direct adapted sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, social activities, and other services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary support planning.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and follow-up.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Adapted recreation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

NCTR certification

Job description

Description

• are 100% employee-owned
• were named a Top Workplace (Indiana) fifteen times, 1st place in 2026 for leadership, 1st place in 2025 for Values, 1st place in 2024 for Managers, 1st place in 2023 for Meaningful Career, and Top 100 Workplaces for USA Today in 2024 and 2025
• earned a Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction through the Council on Quality and Leadership

Description

Overview:

Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. is committed to providing meaningful and dignified support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We:

• are 100% employee-owned
• were named a Top Workplace (Indiana) fifteen times, 1st place in 2026 for leadership, 1st place in 2025 for Values, 1st place in 2024 for Managers, 1st place in 2023 for Meaningful Career, and Top 100 Workplaces for USA Today in 2024 and 2025
• earned a Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction through the Council on Quality and Leadership

Position:

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist who will provide services for those on the Autism Spectrum or diagnosed with Developmental/ Intellectual Disabilities of all ages. This is a full-time Recreational Therapist position where you can be on the ground floor starting a new program and build your own schedule! This position is community-based and available for immediate hire. Students who will be taking the board certification test in the next quarter are welcome to apply! The Recreational Therapist will:

• Design recreational therapy sessions for people being supported based on people’s goals
• Organizing and directing adapted sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, social activities, and other recreational services designed to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate.
• Participating in interdisciplinary support planning
• Provide ongoing evaluation and follow-up

Benefits

The Recreational Therapist’s hourly pay is a minimum of $33.00 and remains competitive based on experience. This is a Full-time, hourly position. Benefits include:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education/ conference reimbursement
• Microsoft 365 Account Provided
• Annual Auto/ Technology Stipend

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree focused on Recreational Therapy, Certification through the national council for therapeutic recreation certification, be able to legally work in the United States, have a properly maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands (to properly administer CPR and other personal care/lifting techniques), be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid, demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening, and preferably have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings.

Compensation details: 33-38 Hourly Wage