Recreational Therapist - Full Time

Vetted Solutions; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock ownership

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Recreational Therapist to provide community-based services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities in Lafayette, Indiana. You will design engaging therapy sessions and monitor progress toward individual goals.

Responsibilities include organizing adapted sports, arts, dramatics, and social activities, plus ongoing evaluation, care planning, and follow-up to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy is required.
• Certification from the national council (NCTRC) is required.
• Ability to administer CPR/First Aid and a valid vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and organize recreational therapy sessions (adapted sports, arts, dramatics and social activities) tailored to individual goals.
• Ongoing evaluation, support planning and follow-up to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Adaptability

Therapeutic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Certification from the national council (NCTRC)

Job description

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide community-based services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include designing and organizing recreational therapy sessions such as adapted sports, arts, dramatics, and social activities, tailored to individual goals. The role involves ongoing evaluation, support planning, and follow-up to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, certification from the national council, and ability to administer CPR/First Aid. Candidates should have experience working with individuals with disabilities, a valid vehicle with insurance, and be able to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills and requirements

Skills and requirements include strong organizational abilities, adaptability, and competence in therapeutic techniques.

Benefits

Benefits offered are competitive pay, health insurance, employee stock ownership, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, continuing education, and more. This full-time position provides an opportunity to develop programs and build a flexible schedule.