Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (TRC)

Job Description

Job Description

The Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (TRC) facilitates therapeutic recreation programming in order to help clients to restore motor, social and cognitive functioning and build confidence so the client is able to integrate skills learned in the treatment setting into community settings. The TRC follows directives from the Therapeutic Recreation Director. The TRC’s primary role is to engage clients in activities that foster engagement in leisure and social activities as well as community engagement.

  Qualifications:

• Must meet all of the following criteria:

• Able to read, write and speak English

• Free of a criminal background that is a Disqualifying Offense as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health 

• The TRC must complete mandatory training, as prescribed by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health (DMH/DHS), prior to assuming the duties of this position (or within the last 5 years).

• The TRC must possess interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with clients, families, coworkers, supervisors and visitors of the facility. The TRC must be able to demonstrate ability to build rapport with clients in which they serve. 

Skills Required:

·         Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation and relational development.

·         Ability to understand and implement best practices in clinical mental health treatment and interventions

·         Strong ability to connect and build rapport with clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses

·         Ability to facilitate groups using different teaching styles that accommodate learning styles of clients

1 Fulltime position 9:00am-5:30pm

7/30/24