Certified Recreation Therapist

Certified Recreation Therapist – Part Time (up to 7.5 Hours per week) Simple Steps, LLC currently has a part time position open in the Hurst, TX area. This is an employee position with opportunities to increase hours over time. Preferred Knowledge/Education Minimum of Bachelor’s 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 clients’ 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. Benefits 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 50 Lbs Walking Applicants Should Have 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr Simple Steps LLC