Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Sholom Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Sholom is a mission-driven nonprofit senior care provider in the Twin Cities, offering a full continuum of servicesfrom independent living and assisted living to memory care, hospice, home care, and more. Our vibrant, values-based culture is built on Care, Compassion, and Community. With more than a century of service, we're dedicated to improving lives, fostering connection, and being a trusted resource. Everyone is welcome here, and everyone matters.

If you're looking for more than a joband want to find purpose, career growth, and communitySholom is where you belong. Apply today and start making a difference.

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programming for residents/tenants/patients consistent with regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices. Designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs for residents/ tenants.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field from accredited university preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Activity Director Certified (ADC), strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Examiner's certificate, and ability to pass random DOT controlled substance test.
• Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than 90 days from hire.
• One or more years' experience working with individuals with dementia preferred.
• One or more years' hands on experience with seniors preferred.
• One or more years' experience planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs preferred.

Benefit Offerings: Sholom offers a wide variety of competitive benefits. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked. Benefit offerings include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances. Competitive Paid Time off, Sick and Safe Time and Paid Holidays.

Educational Resources: Tuition Assistance Program and SNF RN/LPN Student Loan Reimbursement, Education discounts with local Universities and support navigating Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and MN Long Term Care Nurse Forgiveness Programs.

Additional Benefits and Perks include : Gym memberships and discounts, Krupp Loan and/or Advance Programs, Employee Assistance Programs, Learn to Live Mental Health Resources, Cell Phone discounts, Movie discounts and much more!

Compensation : An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. Shift and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Sholom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

8:30am - 5pm 40 hrs/wk