Therapeutic Recreation Specialist II — Juvenile Justice

Georgia Department of Revenue; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Augusta, GA is seeking an Activity Therapist 2 to plan, direct and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. You will assess client needs and collaborate with the treatment team to tailor activities that support rehabilitation and community reintegration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline and at least one year of related experience, with potential registration in the area of assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience, OR one year of experience at the lower-level Activity Therapist 1 (HCP060) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapy sessions to improve client’s mental and physical well-being
• Confers with treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs
• Develops treatment plan based on needs assessment, client interests and objectives of therapy
• Encourages clients with special needs to participate in health-promoting activities like sports, arts, and crafts
• Instructs clients in activities and techniques to meet physical or psychological needs
• Observes and records client participation and progress, modifying programs as needed
• Obtains information from medical records and staff to assess needs
• Plans and directs treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation and community integration
• Prepares reports reflecting client progress or regression

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice in Augusta, GA is seeking an Activity Therapist 2 to plan, direct and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs. You will assess client needs and collaborate with the treatment team to tailor activities that support rehabilitation and community reintegration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline and at least one year of related experience, with potential registration in the area of assignment.