Recreational Therapist - Per Diem

Per Diem Recreational Therapist

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Recreational Therapist for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Will work 8-15 hours a week hours/schedule will vary each week dependent on needs of the program between Friday, Sat, & Sun.)

Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children's System of Care.

Job Description

• Plans and directs recreational programs for residents.
• Organizes according to residents capabilities, needs and interests. Encourages participation in leisure activities.
• Prepares reports describing individual resident response to recreational activities and reactions to the therapeutic program.
• Prepares and posts a month in advance the planned recreational program for the residents.
• Conducts individual assessment sessions to further optimize resident's mental and physical well-being.
• Obtains data from case records, staff family members and residents themselves to gauge capabilities, needs and interests.
• Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health promoting leisure efforts, such as sports, games, arts and crafts and gardening.
• Observes and records residents participation and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Submits reports to treatment teams to reflect residents and evidence of progress or regression.

Job Requirements

• Valid NJ driver's license Required plus one of the following
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Six months to one year experience working with youth experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or significant behavioral changes

Preferred qualifications: Certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists preferred.

Agency Mission: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.