Recreational Therapist

Do you enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts and other recreational activities? The Utah State Developmental Center is looking for a compassionate, energetic person to fill our Recreational Therapist position. Join our staff who are dedicated to maintaining the physical, social and emotional well-being of the individuals that reside at our facility.

Principle Duties

• Preparing and performing recreational therapy assessments.
• Implementing recreational therapy activities and programs.
• Functionally supervise and approve time for the Activities Technicians to assist with recreational activities.
• Maintaining records to comply with federal requirements
• Writing reports indicative of progress or regression of the individuals
• Coordinate and plan hillwide community inclusive events
• Act as backup for Farm Manager and Greenhouse based on agency needs
• Provide training in group settings.

Minimum Qualification s

• Licensure as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Utah.
• One year of experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
• One or more years of experience in Recreation Therapy.
• Experience writing programs and goals for tfor a select group of individuals with recrational needs.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and willing to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the needs of the agency.

Why You Should Join Our Team
The selected candidate will be part of a team promoting independent life skills for the intellectually disabled individuals in our care. In return, you will be given opportunities for advancement and an excellent benefit package. A positive work-life balance is promoted through paid time off allowing you to spend more time with your family. Additional compensation is available through a referral program for selected positions.

The Agency
The Recreational Therapist will help support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support. Click on the following link for more information: style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0">Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.

Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with the exception of Wednesday which is 11:30am to 8:00 pm and will occasionally work on the weekend. (Schedule may vary based on special events)