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Recreational Activities Specialist 2026-01526
State of Wyoming —Evanston, WY
- $27.39 - $30.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Recreational Activities Coordinator 2026-00344
State of Wyoming —Evanston, WY
- $5,603.87 - $6,226.13 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
.5 Associate Junior High Principal/Activities Director
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 —Gillette, WY
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- Teaching Certification
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Secretary to the Director of Activities
CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 —Gillette, WY
- $19.59 - $21.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
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- Office
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Life Enrcihment Coordinator
Primrose Retirement Communities —Casper, WY
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recreational Activities Specialist 2026-01526

State of Wyoming -
Evanston, WY

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.39 - $30.43 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation therapy
Care plan evaluation
Client assessment in therapy
Program development
Mental health interventions
Mid-level
Client-centered treatment planning
Bachelor's degree
CTRS
Organizational skills
Wellness activities for care recipients
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy
Care plan implementation
Group counseling
Under 1 year
Therapy progress note documentation
Group therapy instruction

Full Job Description

Salary

$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly

Location

Evanston, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01526

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Wyoming State Hospital

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

HSRA07

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Identify client-specific strengths and needs through formal assessment, develop and carry out therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients’ needs and interests and provide treatment services, using a variety of techniques, to address areas of need and promote positive change to increase success in the community upon discharge.

Join our team at the Wyoming State Hospital and fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a career in state government. The city of Evanston is a small, Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales - [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of the individuals served.
Plans and conducts activities and community integration outings that enable people to learn and practice mobility and cognitive, social, and emotional skills to get the most out of life and integrate with the public.
Develops, implements, and evaluates care plans for clients, including 1:1 and group interventions to meet the needs of the patients in a mental health clinical setting.
Documents data in a client's medical record, noting progress toward treatment objectives.
Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional safety.
Assesses the client's needs and interests to develop specific programming to promote positive change through therapeutic groups and individual sessions.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Completion of an internship in Recreation Therapy that meets NCTRC requirements.
**Will allow up to one year to obtain a CTRS credential from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of recreational therapy practice, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization.
Knowledge of recreational materials, tools, and equipment, and their care and use.
Knowledge of the rules and procedures for a wide variety of team and individual sports and games.
Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization.
Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy)

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CTRS certification, or CTRS certification obtained within one year of employment

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull and push up to 50 lbs.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted for every successful applicant.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
A current Influenza Vaccination may be required.
Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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