Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Brief: Description: Duties: Oversee the use of the facility by opening and closing the facility for reservations and/or events. Enforce rules and regulations. Plan and conduct structural recreational activities. Participate in special events and programs with other departments/divisions. Coordinate and participate in program planning sessions with other site staff to develop activities and lessons. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in recreational programming. Must be flexible and willing to work weekends.
PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A URINALYSIS AND/OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE. “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Position : 10030208
Code : 393-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : SUMMER PARKS REC
Grade : PAY RANGE 73
Group : PARKS AND
Job Class : RECREATION AIDE (PT)
Posting Start : 01/11/2024
Posting End : 06/14/2024
Salary: $9.89-$9.89
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