About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Smith Center - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Minimal Travel Required - less than 10%What you will do?
As the Recreation Specialist you will be responsible for assessing client interactions and formulating interventions based on the identified treatment plan. This position evaluates the progress of treatment goals while providing direct care services in support of the program mission and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with leadership and program staff to create and implement recreational assessments for program youth.
Based on these assessments, develops and implements healthy and engaging program activities designed to address developmental and problematic issues.
Works with staff/teams to effectively understand and implement the designated program activities.
Utilizes and updates all Recreational Department documentation tools.
Assists with management of the recreation budget, managing purchasing processes.
Assists in the planning of therapeutic recreation calendar for all of the assigned units.
Provides individualized and group therapeutic recreational services.
Provides recreation in-service trainings for residential treatment staff.
Leads therapeutic-style recreational services.
Participates in agency committees to integrate Therapeutic Recreational Services.
Administers recreational assessments and uses referral information to prepare treatment plans.
Prepares Recreation goals and objectives to accompany the individualized treatment plans.
Observes, teaches, and models appropriate skill development
Why Work here?
We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401k Retirement plan
Growth & Advancement opportunities
Excellent paid leave time package
7 Paid holidays
Flexible Work Schedule
Business casual work environment
Educational discounts
Fitness Center Discounts
QualificationsQualifications and Skills:
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a BA/BS degree in
Therapeutic Recreation or a recreation-related field. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CRTS) certification is preferred but not required.
Other facts
About FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Four Oaks Mission:
Four Oaks assures children become successful adults.
Four Oaks Vision:
Expect Success.
Four Oaks Symbol:
The Four Oaks symbol represents the family, the community and the agency standing together with the child to build a future strong as the might oak.
Four Oaks Philosophy:
Four Oaks services are focused on and rooted in the family. We empower children and families to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and permanency.
What you'll do
- The Recreation Specialist is responsible for assessing client interactions and formulating interventions based on treatment plans. They evaluate treatment goals and provide direct care services to support the program's mission and values.
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