Recreational Therapist II

State of Utah; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, Utah invites a compassionate Recreational Therapist to support the physical, social and emotional well-being of residents. This lead level position supervises staff, plans and adapts therapeutic activities, documents treatment progress, and coordinates with other agencies and teams.

A valid Utah licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and HIPAA compliance are required; the role is in-office with on-site duties and a continuous

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah.
• Follows all practices and requirements of the Recreational Therapy Practice Act and the Recreational Therapy Practice Rule, including HIPAA compliance.
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Oversee the appropriate use of equipment, facilities.
• Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment.
• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance.
• Ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, and/or provide input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.
• Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, groups and units.
• Adapts program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
• Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression.
• Maintains records to comply with federal requirements.
• Acts as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of clients.
• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc.
• Plan and implement therapeutic socialization programs and events which include Deaf/Hard of Hearing sports programs and related activities.
• Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients and groups; performs assessments and implements programs.
• May require POST or any other safety sensitive requirement.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

HIPAA compliance

Coaching

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $21.63 - $32.48 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – Continuous until filled

Do you enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts and other recreational activities? The Utah State Developmental Center is looking for a compassionate, energetic person to fill our Recreational Therapist position. Join our staff who are dedicated to maintaining the physical, social and emotional well-being of the individuals that reside at our facility.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Lead or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, and/or provide input on performance appraisal, hiring and discipline.
• Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, groups and units.
• Adapts program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns.
• Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression.
• Maintains records to comply with federal requirements
• Acts as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of clients.
• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah
• Follows all practices and requirements of the Recreational Therapy Practice Act and the Recreational Therapy Practice Rule. Including HIPAA compliance in all situations
• Identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Oversee the appropriate use of equipment, facilities
• Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment
• Ability to observe details at close range and at a distance
• Ability to observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
• Ability to hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Understands and is passionate about the need of recreational therapy for individuals with special needs
• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before
• Has experience working with the intellectually disabled population
• Has experience in the recreational therapy field
• Has a good foundation of knowledge on how to write programs and goals for those with recreational needs

About The Role

This is a lead level job. The Incumbent is an expert in the field of recreational therapy and functionally supervises staff; provides the full range of recreational therapy activities to Deaf, Hard of Hearing youth and families, patients or residents of a state institution. Therapeutic recreational duties could include one of two types:

• Plan and implement therapeutic socialization programs and events which include at least one organized Deaf/Hard of Hearing sports program, summer social/recreation program for deaf youth, social/recreational activities for Deaf/Hard of Hearing teens, and educational/support activities for families with Deaf/hard of Hearing youth.
• Prepares and recommends therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreation activities for individual clients, group activities and units activities. Performs recreational therapy assessments and interest surveys and implements recreational therapy programs for individual clients. Supervises therapeutic exercises, leisure education and recreation activities.
• May require POST or any other safety sensitive requirement.

Location

895 N 900 E

American Fork, Utah, 84003

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. For more information on USDC, click here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].