Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) About Us: The King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) is an innovative and award-winning place where adults with acquired neurological conditions are truly able to thrive. Our welcoming environment is seen as a second family and home away from home for scores of clients, whether they’ve joined us recently or they’ve been attending daily for many years. Developed as a program for MS patients in the early 1990s, KADEP has grown to serve people with a variety of diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. As a Recreation Specialist, you’ll join a team of professionals who design and facilitate diverse activities based on the interests and abilities of our clients. Through arts and crafts, cognitive exercises, games, discussion groups, physical activities, exercise programs, and more, you’ll help clients foster personal growth, social connections, and overall well-being. We’re looking for the right people to join our staff and become part of our KADEP family, where they’ll have a hands‑on opportunity to empower and enrich the lives of our clients. Position: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Reports to: Assistant Director, King Adult Day Enrichment Program (KADEP) Status: $21 to $24 Hourly, Full-Time Core Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate a diverse set of therapeutic group activities. This includes monitoring and ordering/shopping for activity supplies as needed. Provide direct client care, assist with personal care needs, meal service, activity supervision and assistance. This includes transfers, orientation, ambulation and bathing as needed. Serve as a care coordinator for a designated caseload. This includes meeting charting requirements and communication with clients and families as needed. Conduct assessments of client progress to evaluate leisure, quality of life and cognitive functioning. Screen, orient, and onboard program volunteers. Evaluate volunteer participation and ensure it meets expectations for both the volunteer and the program and positively enhances client experiences. Knowledge and Skills: A Bachelor’s Degree in recreation or equivalent experience in running programs. CTRS certification or working toward it. Current Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED. Ability to obtain QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Persons) status and maintain the status. Preferred minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with neurological disabilities or in a general rehabilitation setting. Self‑motivated, discreet, loyal and flexible team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and the general public. Good judgment and the ability to work independently. Knowledge of MS, TBI and other neurological diagnosis. Knowledge of emergency and safety protocols. Ø Ability to use personal vehicle to travel to and from programs in the community. Ability to lift or transfer less than 50 lbs. Compensation and Benefits: The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to 24.00, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a generous paid time off plan, 12 paid holidays; partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance; a retirement plan with 3% employer match; flexible spending account plan; and a monthly cell phone stipend. Work Environment: The position is on‑site 5 days (Monday through Friday) at our facility in Westminster. No night or weekend work is required. At the Rocky Mountain MS Center, we are committed to providing… Grocery delivery and pick up services can be helpful for your meal planning and healthy eating habits. 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