Youth Villages
Recreation Therapy Specialist
Memphis, TN · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$57kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges.
- Recreation Therapy Specialists facilitate groups with the youth on a daily basis and coordinate additional activities for the campus.
Responsibilities
- Develops and facilitates recreation programs (including but not limited to music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, camping, etc.)
- Maintains recreation equipment and consults with leadership for replacement of depleted equipment
- Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting.
- Our Recreation Therapy Specialists work with young people in a residential setting to develop their abilities to interact with others in a team and increase their self-esteem.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy (required)
- Must have or be eligible for CTRS certification (required)
- Experience working with youth (required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
Nice to have
- Experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)
Skills
- Promotes life skills training through therapeutic activities
- Oversees the use of canoeing and high ropes courses equipment and resident participation on applicable campus
- Oversees initial recreational assessment upon intake (within 14 days)
- Introduces and trains Youth Villages staff on new program activities, equipment, and materials
- Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Compensation
- $50,000-57,000 per year based on education and certification
- 12 paid sick days per year
Benefits
- 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.
Company info
- At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
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