Recreation Therapy Specialist
Core
Develops and facilitates recreation programs (music, dance, arts, nature study, sports, camping) to help youth with complex behavioral and mental health challenges build self-esteem, teamwork skills, and life skills in a residential setting.
Role type
Recreation Therapy Specialist (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic recreation activities and life skills training programs for youth in residential facilities
Domain
Child welfare / Mental health / Recreation therapy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Recreation therapy program design, group facilitation, life skills training, therapeutic activity planning, equipment maintenance, crisis intervention support, documentation, physical agility
Preferred skills
Experience working with at-risk youth
Technologies
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate recreation programs including music, dance, arts, and sports; Promote life skills training through therapeutic activities; Coordinate participation in clubs and organizations; Maintain recreation equipment and oversee high ropes/canoeing activities; Complete initial recreational assessments; Train staff on new program activities; Perform daily documentation in EMR
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC