Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions

2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517

Full-Time

23.00-24.00/hour

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Compensation

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

Paid Training Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Certification Opportunities

Leadership Development Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Build Meaningful Relationships

Strengthen Communities

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Recreation Therapist, you will:

• Conduct recreation therapy activities at the treatment site, schedule operations of art sessions, sports, team building activities, leisure education, milieu observation, physical fitness programming. Assists coordination of all volunteer-based recreational activities. Participate in all clinical staff and departmental meetings relevant to recreational therapy services.
• Assists and co-lead recreational activities include art sessions, team sports, leisure education, team building, and physical fitness.
• Attend staffing, treatment team meetings, and management team meetings.
• Assist in coordinating all volunteer-based recreational activities.
• Identifies potential conflicts in client interaction and make recommendations for crisis intervention.
• Monitors client behavior in the milieu to promote safety and enhance personal growth.
• Documents client participation with clinically appropriate methods.
• Monitors and evaluates physical fitness programming in order to facilitate physical health.
• Develops and maintains appropriate professional boundaries between self, staff and all other professionals.
• Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• Attends mandatory in services.
• Knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an incident.
• Knowledge of job responsibility in an emergency.
• Knowledge of responsibility regarding actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Therapy.
• Certification as a Recreation Therapy Specialist
• One (1) year of professional work experience.

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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