Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

LAHC • Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to enhance the quality of life for individuals with various challenges. The role involves planning and leading recreational activities, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a CTRS certification. Join us to make a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational activities for clients.
• Assess client needs and develop personalized recreation plans.
• Provide emotional support and motivation to clients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to plan, organize and lead recreational activities and programs that promote physical, emotional and social well-being. Employs various recreational activities to build and delivers programs to help children, youth, and adults of all ages with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional challenges improve their overall quality of life. Routine contact with internal and external stakeholders, including family members and healthcare professionals is required to meet goals and objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess the needs and abilities of clients to develop personalized recreation plans. Ability to adapt and be creative in content where appropriate.
• Plan and implement a wide range of recreational activities, including arts and crafts, sports, music, and more.
• Lead group sessions and recreational therapy groups to encourage social interaction and support among clients.
• Provide emotional support, motivation, and encouragement to clients.
• Provide education and skill-building activities related to mental health, stress management, and coping strategies.
• Promote community integration and participation in local events and activities to reduce isolation and enhance socialization.
• Create a safe and inclusive group environment.
• Collaborate with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to set goals and evaluate progress.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to client assessments, progress, and program evaluations.
• Continuously evaluate and adapt programs to meet changing client needs.
• Generate regular reports to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Remains current in therapeutic recreational techniques
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicable laws and regulations related to therapeutic recreation.
• Recreational activities appropriate for various target audiences (children, youth, and adults of all ages)
  
  

Skill In

• Therapeutic recreational techniques.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Bilingual skills highly desirable
  
  

Ability To

• Demonstrate empathy and patience when working with individuals facing physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges.
• Work with participants in a group or one to one setting.
• Adapt to the unique needs and challenges of each participant.
• Work collaboratively with participants, their families and healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to ethical standards and principles in working with vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and the ability to establish trust with youth.
• Commit to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different perspectives into effective programs.
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Develop trusting relationships with both clients and their families
• Work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  
  

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Disciplines:
• Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Counseling or a related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions

Hours: Normal business hours. Some additional hours or ability to flex hours may be required.

Travel Required: Local travel within the Detroit metropolitan area.

Working Environment: Climate controlled schools, community centers, health clinics and office environment during normal business hours.

Job Family

Job Category:

Physical Requirements

Sitting

Up to 7 hour(s) per day

Lifting

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Walking

Up to 2 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Standing

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Pushing

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Bending

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Squatting

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Pulling

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Stooping

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Reaching

Up to 2 hour(s) per day

Climbing

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Balancing

Will not generally apply

Stairs

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Crawling

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Excessive heat

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Excessive cold

Will not generally apply

Data Entry

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Dust

Will not generally apply

Humidity

Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

Will not generally apply

Unusual Hearing Or Vision Demands

None specified

Other Physical Demands Or Notes

• Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
  
  

Last updated: December 29, 2023

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Employment type

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