Recreational Therapist - Impactful Community-Based Care

Benchmark Human Services; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Hobart, IN is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic intervention across facility, community or home-based settings in the South Bend area. The role offers new increased hourly rates and growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization that values inclusivity and quality care.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification, and a valid driver's license, with full-time and part-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• CTRS Certification is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain billable criteria.
• Provide education to caregivers.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Comply with all standards to assure the 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Hobart, IN is seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic intervention across facility, community or home-based settings in the South Bend area. The role offers new increased hourly rates and growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization that values inclusivity and quality care.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, CTRS certification, and a valid driver's license, with full-time and part-time