Sarah A. Reed Children's Center is looking for energetic and creative staff who wants to advance their career in the mental health field and make a positive difference in the lives of children and teens!
The Therapeutic Recreational Specialist provides recreational therapy services and develops activities for clients, as part of the Residential Program treatment team. They utilize a variety of activities (art, music, games, video, drama, movement, sports, crafts, dance, relaxation techniques, etc.) to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of clients in the Program.
Schedule: Full-time position with flexible daytime into late afternoon hours.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement therapeutic recreation activities for clients
- Assess client’s individual needs for therapeutic recreation intervention/therapy
- Provide leisure enhancement and community awareness services and activities
- Maintain gym equipment and program supply inventory
- Assist in transporting clients and providing unit support as needed in emergency situations
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy
Compensation: $22.00 starting, adjusted for certification.
Requirements: 21 years of age or older; successful candidate must apply for and obtain FBI Fingerprint, Child Abuse and PA Criminal History clearances, and verify education level.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Is your degree in Recreational Therapy?
Education:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
