Recreation Therapist

General Information:
The Recreational Therapist will provide therapeutic recreation and leisure time activities. These activities will be physically challenging, educational, therapeutic, and constructive. The Recreational Therapist will teach youth healthy ways to maintain their own physical well-being, in addition to providing alternative ways of spending leisure time.

Duties/Responsibilities:
· Coordinate and over-see certain activities for the residents to partake in such as, but not limited to:

o Basketball Tournaments

o Dodge Ball Tournaments

o Football Games

o Movie Days

o Pool Days During Summer Months

o Cook-outs

o Music Class

o Art Class

o Bible Study

· Occupy as much of the residents' time as possible on 2nd shift.

· Establish a good rapport with the residents.

· Participate in the reporting and handling of crisis situations.

· Demonstrate Competence in the cultural knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity.

· Maintain knowledge of community resources.

· Maintain discipline following State Guidelines.

· Monitor residents for a safe environment at the facility

· Follow all applicable policies of WHWH/Duval Academy.

· Participate in the PQI Program as requested.

· Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Required Skills and abilities:
· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and youth.

· Ability to prioritize tasks.

· Demonstrate competence in cultural knowledge, awareness and sensitivity.

Education and Experience
· Bachelors degree in recreational therapy or related field required.

· Valid drivers license required.

· One year of experience in working with youth and/or coordinating events preferred.

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of standing, squatting, walking.

· Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

· Must pass a drug test.

This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time.

NO FELONY CONVICTIONS. MUST PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND PASS AND MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY PER A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND CHECK.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person