Recreation Therapist
Company: Sevita
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Mentor Community Services , a part of the Sevita family,
provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has
the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling
career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships
that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a
career well lived. Recreation Therapist Do you want to make a
positive impact while working in a dynamic work environment? Many
of our individuals require flexible scheduling, others can be seen
during the day depending on their needs. This position is flexible:
coordinate your schedule with the individuals/their guardians. Work
from home office, visit individuals in their homes and occasional
meetings at our offices throughout Indiana. Indiana Mentor/Bridges
of Indiana by Sevita is a leading provider of home and
community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone
deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people
with quality services and individualized supports that lead to
growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual,
or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for
more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to
innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets In this role
your tasks will be diversified and you will be supporting our
mission:
- Provide therapeutic recreation-based treatment program
opportunities, including individual and group therapy, in a safe,
effective manner to all program participants.
- Complete assessment/evaluation in the areas of Recreational
Therapy upon admission for all program participants.
- Work directly with paraprofessional staff to facilitate
training and program participant growth in the areas of
Recreational Therapy.
- Assist in the development of the rehabilitation plan of care to
meet the needs of each program participant.
- Communicate with the program participant, family, and funders
as needed regarding participant status and need of services.
- Remain current and compliant with federal, state, and
accrediting body regulations and standards.
- Adhere to work practices consistent with Mentor mission,
policies, and procedures.
- Adhere to code of ethics, standards of practice, and continuing
education requirements of the American Therapeutic Recreation
Association (ATRA).
- Procure and maintain all recreational equipment to assure safe
and appropriate use by program participants and staff.
- Advocate and educate staff, program participants, and families
in the areas of recreational therapy and therapeutic
recreation.
- Maintain best practice methods through continued education
coursework. Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, as well as two years
of experience in a rehabilitation environment and/or work in
IDD
- Certification of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist).
- Knowledge of rehabilitative techniques relative to recreation
for persons with diverse neurological impairment.
- Ability to interpret evaluations from various disciplines
(Neuropsychology, Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapies) and
understand the relevance to your practice.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within specific
region and the ability to travel within specific region
- Ability to have a flexible schedule to meet an individual's
needs.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate
approach.
- A commitment to quality in everything you do. Why Join Us?
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working
full-time hours.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working
alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and
advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you - come
join our team - Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home
and community-based specialized health care. We believe that
everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide
people with quality services and individualized supports that lead
to growth and independence, regardless of the physical,
intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this
our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team
members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000
individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to
creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and
respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our
employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity
employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Sevita, Portage , Recreation Therapist, Healthcare , Fort Wayne, Michigan
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