Recreation Therapist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Recreation Therapist Regular Full Time Clerical Woodridge, IL, US 28 days ago Requisition ID: 8764 Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.97 Hourly Make an Impact Every Day Recreation Therapist Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions 2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517 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. Why Join Our Team? DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday Wellness Programs Employee Referral Bonuses Career Advancement Opportunities Make a Difference Every Day Support Individuals and Families Strengthen Communities 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. Assist 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. Identify potential conflicts in client interaction and make recommendations for crisis intervention. Monitor client behavior in the milieu to promote safety and enhance personal growth. Document client participation with clinically appropriate methods. Monitor and evaluate physical fitness programming in order to facilitate physical health. Develop and maintain appropriate professional boundaries between self, staff and all other professionals. Adhere to confidentiality requirements. Attend 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: Dependable 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 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., Imperium 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr