Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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Welcome to Annandale Village – Where Happiness Works

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence.

We’re the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes:

• Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers
• Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers
• A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities
• A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants
• A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals

Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We’re a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning.

Why Work With Us?

At Annandale Village, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone’s life.

We offer:

• A supportive, mission-driven culture
• Strong onboarding and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A workplace where you’re valued and appreciated

What Else Is Included at Annandale?

Along with your base wage, you receive:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Free meal during your shift
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan → With a 3% employer match
• Training & growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Holiday Premium Pay
• For hourly employees: double time for major holidays worked
• For hourly employees: time-and-a-half on select days that matter to our residents and families—like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day
• Annual pay increases based on performance

Come grow with us – and learn why Happiness Works Here!

Certified therapeutic Recreation specialist

Job Description

Department

Program Center

Reports to

Program Center Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for planning and implementing a quality recreation, leisure and physical fitness program for the Villagers taking into consideration their interests and abilities, including participation in community activities. This position will be part of the AFLS curriculum delivery team through developing meaningful activities and instruction to reinforce skills acquisition and maintenance. Responsible for planning and implementing Community Inclusion/Outreach opportunities for the Villagers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, instructs, demonstrates and assists Villagers in performing appropriate recreational and physical fitness activities for wellness and leisure skills development.

Assists with the development of person centered training routines to be followed in the fitness center.

Works in collaboration with therapy group to maintain training routines.

Responsible for adapting activities to meet the physical and developmental abilities of all Villagers.

Works with other Program Center areas to plan on and off campus activities.

Responsible for documenting Villager activities in the electronic record system.

Acts as agency coordinator for Special Olympics; plans and chaperones all Special Olympics/Team Activities events in which the Villagers participate.

Plans and/or assists in planning parties, field trips and special activities to include monitoring of Villagers at these events.

Places requisitions for recreational equipment and materials needed for activities and special events that are within budget.

Provide feedback for Care Plan meetings for Villager, evaluating and giving input regarding Villagers’ progress and goal setting as needed.

Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Program Center and recreation equipment.

Assists Villagers with personal hygiene as needed.

Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.

Provides engaging programming on assigned Saturdays.

Provides monitoring at dining hall as assigned.

Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
2. Ability to count, add, and subtract.
3. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
4. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
5. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
6. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
8. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
9. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.