Recreation Therapist

Simple Steps LLC

Recreation Therapist

Alice, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Mileage Reimbursement

    Flexible schedule

    Job Opening: Recreation Therapist (Part Time)

    Simple Steps, LLC currently has a part time position open in the Alice, TX area. This is an employee position.

    PREFERRED Knowledge/Education:

    Minimum of Bachelors Level Degree required in one of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or related degree to Therapeutic Recreation

    Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification

    Experience with physical and cognitive impairments/disabilities

    Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury

    Experience with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Veteran/Military Experience

    Job Description:

    The primary focus of the therapist is to help make life more rewarding for our Veterans with neurological disorders, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries by providing the delivery of high-quality home and community services. A therapist will accomplish these results by effectively supporting and carrying out quality client care plans, ensuring resources are engaged effectively to meet client needs, orienting/educating clients and client's families about health care plan services and procedures, supporting accurate and complete documentation, and supplying timely data for generating accurate invoices. We come together in a team effort with Case Managers and family members to best serve Veterans through dynamic social, recreational, wellness, educational, and individualized life skills training and activities in the home and community. The therapist reports directly to his/her supervisor.

    Please note: This position is to provide in person services.

    ** Mileage and Expense Reimbursement provided

    ** Flexible Staff Scheduling

    Specific Duties May Include:

    Attending community activities

    Outdoor activities

    Assisting with organization planning, cognitive awareness, doctor's appointments, household management, etc.

    Ability to drive client

    Be able to lift 50Lbs

    Walking

    All individuals should have the following:

    Resume

    CTRS Certification

    CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only)

    Social Security Card

    Driver's License

    Auto Insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)