Recreation Therapist
Company: Sevita
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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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.
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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.
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