Therapeutic Activities Director | Flexible Hours & Impact

Saint Francis Ministries; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a dedicated recreation staff member in Salina, KS to develop and run therapeutic activities for clients. The role involves creating engaging individual and group sessions, coordinating with the program and executive directors, and ensuring safe, structured environments for clients.

The position requires a Bachelor's in human services, CPR/First Aid certification, and at least 2 years of activity programming experience with youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Preferred Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience developing activity programming with children/adolescents.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapeutic individual and group activities.
• Organize group and community activities.
• Completes initial activity assessments on all clients.
• Provide structure, discipline, and security in meeting needs of clients.
• Provide individual and group activity modules for clients.
• Serve as an adult role model and source of feedback to clients.
• Always supervise and monitor clients.
• Intervene in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
• Contribute to the treatment plan updates monthly.
• Attend the weekly multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Schedule activities for holidays, spring breaks and days off school.
• Create quarterly meetings with units/staff to collaborate on new activities.
• Manage and update daily schedule and ensure staff access to schedule.
• Ensure recreation staff have sufficient number of groups.
• Ensure staff have all activities equipment to follow schedule.
• Manage certificates for extracurricular groups (e.g., equine, ropes, master gardening).
• Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Contribute to developing new programs and improving current programs, procedures, and resources.
• Supervise equine specialists, master gardener, and ropes course employees.
• Manage activity budget and communicate budget needs to the Executive Director.
• Report unusual incidents through Risk Management and safety channels.
• Follow Saint Francis Ministries SOPs, policies, and relevant regulations.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred

Job description

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a dedicated recreation staff member in Salina, KS to develop and run therapeutic activities for clients. The role involves creating engaging individual and group sessions, coordinating with the program and executive directors, and ensuring safe, structured environments for clients.

The position requires a Bachelor's in human services, CPR/First Aid certification, and at least 2 years of activity programming experience with youth.