Therapeutic Recreation Specialist I

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Activity Therapist 1 at Milledgeville, Central State Hospital to plan and coordinate recreational programs for clients.

Under supervision, you conduct assessments, recommend activities such as sports, art, music, gardening, and social events, and help implement therapy-based recreation plans. A high school diploma with two years of related experience is required; a bachelor's in therapeutic recreation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline (preferred).
• Two years of related therapeutic recreation experience (minimum).
• Ability to assess client conditions and recommend activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct or coordinate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Assess clients and recommend recreational activities.
• Facilitate activities such as sports, gardening, music, arts and social events.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Assessment

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Activity Therapist 1 at Milledgeville, Central State Hospital to plan and coordinate recreational programs for clients.

Under supervision, you conduct assessments, recommend activities such as sports, art, music, gardening, and social events, and help implement therapy-based recreation plans. A high school diploma with two years of related experience is required; a bachelor's in therapeutic recreation is preferred.