Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-B
- Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
- Bunkie, Louisiana
- Full Time
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 3-B
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 3-B
Salary
$3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location
Bunkie, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403ACY-209949-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
07/02/2025
Closing Date
7/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie
1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322
This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie , Louisiana.
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court supervision.
Our Mission
The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and
effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive,
law-abiding citizens.
Our Vision
OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families,
communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives
toward responsible citizenship
Guiding Principles
H onesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
A chievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
V ersatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
E thical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally.
F ocused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
A ccountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
I nformed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
H armonious - To be inclusive involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of the
process.
HAVE FAITH : Together we help change lives.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
An advanced degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus one year of experience in recreation therapy.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
+ Accomplishes work through technical direction of lower-level therapeutic recreation personnel.
+ Assists in the performance evaluation of lower-level therapeutic recreation personnel.
+ Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for employees.
+ Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on clinical matters.
+ Develops performance standards.
+ Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
+ Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
+ Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.
+ Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.
+ Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.
+ Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
+ Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
+ Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
+ May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
+ May supervise groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy.
+ May serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
+ May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Acadiana Center for Youth.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
...
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide ( .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
+ Yes
+ No
03
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
04
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
06
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?
+ Yes
+ No
07
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
08
Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?
+ Yes
+ No
09
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
10
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
+ Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
+ No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.
11
If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree option enter N/A.
12
Are you in possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Print (
Apply
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 3-B
Salary
$3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location
Bunkie, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403ACY-209949-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
07/02/2025
Closing Date
7/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie
1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322
This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie , Louisiana.
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court supervision.
Our Mission
The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and
effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive,
law-abiding citizens.
Our Vision
OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families,
communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives
toward responsible citizenship
Guiding Principles
H onesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
A chievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
V ersatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
E thical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally.
F ocused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
A ccountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
I nformed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
H armonious - To be inclusive involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of the
process.
HAVE FAITH : Together we help change lives.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus two years of experience in recreation therapy; OR
An advanced degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus one year of experience in recreation therapy.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
+ Accomplishes work through technical direction of lower-level therapeutic recreation personnel.
+ Assists in the performance evaluation of lower-level therapeutic recreation personnel.
+ Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for employees.
+ Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on clinical matters.
+ Develops performance standards.
+ Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
+ Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
+ Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.
+ Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.
+ Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.
+ Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.
+ Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
+ Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
+ May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
+ May supervise groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy.
+ May serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.
+ May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Acadiana Center for Youth.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
...
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide ( .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
+ Yes
+ No
03
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
04
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
06
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?
+ Yes
+ No
07
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
08
Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?
+ Yes
+ No
09
If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
10
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
+ Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
+ No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.
11
If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree option enter N/A.
12
Are you in possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Website
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Job ID: 483938954
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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