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 programs and life skills training activities
Domain
Child welfare / Mental health / Residential treatment
Required skills
Recreation Therapy, CTRS certification, physical agility, crisis intervention, program facilitation, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with at-risk youth
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems (EMR)
Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate recreation programs; Promote life skills training through therapeutic activities; Coordinate participation in clubs and organizations; Maintain recreation equipment and oversee high ropes/canoeing; Complete daily documentation in EMR; Perform physical interventions when necessary
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC