Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Sholom; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sholom is a mission-driven nonprofit senior care provider in Minnesota offering a full continuum of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice, home care, and more. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate programming to meet residents’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation (or related field) and preferred CTRS/ADC credentials, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field from accredited university preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Activity Director Certified (ADC), strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate, and ability to pass random DOT controlled substance test.
• Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than 90 days from hire.
• One or more years’ experience working with individuals with dementia preferred.
• One or more years’ hands on experience with seniors preferred.
• One or more years’ experience planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, facilitate, and evaluate programming for residents consistent with regulations and policies.
• Meet social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS

ADC

DOT Medical Examiner’s

CPR

Dementia care experience

Seniors care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Who We Are

Sholom is a mission-driven nonprofit senior care provider in the Twin Cities, offering a full continuum of services—from independent living and assisted living to memory care, hospice, home care, and more. Our vibrant, values-based culture is built on Care, Compassion, and Community. With more than a century of service, we’re dedicated to improving lives, fostering connection, and being a trusted resource. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone matters.

Who We Are

Sholom is a mission-driven nonprofit senior care provider in the Twin Cities, offering a full continuum of services—from independent living and assisted living to memory care, hospice, home care, and more. Our vibrant, values-based culture is built on Care, Compassion, and Community. With more than a century of service, we’re dedicated to improving lives, fostering connection, and being a trusted resource. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone matters.

If you’re looking for more than a job—and want to find purpose, career growth, and community—Sholom is where you belong.

Summary

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programming for residents/tenants/patients consistent with regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices. Designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs for residents/ tenants.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field from accredited university preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Activity Director Certified (ADC), strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate, and ability to pass random DOT controlled substance test.
• Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than 90 days from hire.
• One or more years’ experience working with individuals with dementia preferred.
• One or more years’ hands on experience with seniors preferred.
• One or more years’ experience planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs preferred.

Benefit Offerings

Sholom offers a wide variety of competitive benefits. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked. Benefit offerings include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances. Competitive Paid Time off, Sick and Safe Time and Paid Holidays.

Educational Resources

Tuition Assistance Program and SNF RN/LPN Student Loan Reimbursement, Education discounts with local Universities and support navigating Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and MN Long Term Care Nurse Forgiveness Programs.

Additional Benefits and Perks include

Gym memberships and discounts, Krupp Loan and/or Advance Programs, Employee Assistance Programs, Learn to Live Mental Health Resources, Cell Phone discounts, Movie discounts and much more!

Compensation

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. Shift and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Sholom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

8:30am - 5pm

40 hrs/wk