If you have a passion for working with youth and growing your career in Recreational Therapy, this job could be for you.
We are a residential treatment program that serves military-connected youth between the ages of 11-17.
We operate out of a beautiful campus in Norfolk, Virginia.
As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS) you would be responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Recreational Therapy and special events to ensure appropriate recreation/leisure educational opportunities for each resident.
This role would allow you to be a key member of our comprehensive treatment team.
The CTRS role provides the ability to plan recreational therapy activities in conjunction with treatment goals of our residents/participants.
The ideal candidate is passionate about our mission of improving the lives of children and their families.
Join our Recreational Therapy team!
Responsibilities:
Assisting with in-depth evaluations of participants utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's functional skills for leisure/recreation participation.
Planning as well as facilitating recreational therapy groups and activities with a focus on socio-emotional wellbeing and development
Ability to work in a fun and rewarding environment!
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation of Recreation Therapy
Active certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Open for discussions of testing for CTRS exam during hiring process
Experience working with children or adolescents, 3 years preferred.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Experience working in behavioral health or mental health setting.
Must be comfortable with therapy animals, including both horses and dogs.
Experience in small group interventions, large scale activities and community integration/relationships
Ability to work evenings, rotating weekends and holidays required
Benefits:
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Generous paid annual leave (Vacation)
Paid sick leave.
7 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK added in 2023)
Tuition reimbursement, details below:
$3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
$5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
PLSF Eligible NonProfit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiiveness Program)
Employee events and activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual performance reviews
Opportunities for advancement
And more!
The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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