Recreation Specialist - Therapeutics

City of Hoover

Date: 19 hours ago
City: Birmingham, Alabama
Salary: $19.52 - $21.52 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Hiring Range $19.52/hr - $21.52/hr

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Recreation or a related human services field
  • Minimum (1) one year of experience working with individuals with mild cognitive impairment or related cognitive conditions
  • Prior experience designing and facilitating group recreational or therapeutic activities in a community-based or clinical setting
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift, assist with mobility and otherwise support participants as needed (with reasonable accommodations)
  • Possession of CPR, American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid Certifications are not required when applying, but must be obtained prior to employment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings and weekends
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit


Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS)
  • Programming experience working with individuals with disabilities
  • Develops and implements activities and programs for age 18+ adults
  • Plans day trips and regular community outings
  • Consistently communicates and maintains relationships with participant caregivers/parents
  • Creates recreational and athletic programs to include but not limited to swim team, basketball, volleyball, seated volleyball, tennis, pickleball and group fitness related programs
  • Determines and collects fees for all programs
  • Creates and maintains relationships with community partners and vendors
  • Schedules for appropriate contract workers, vendors and sponsors for programs
  • Creates and schedules recreational and athletic programs
  • Schedules room space as needed for programs
  • Recruits and maintains volunteer and intern
  • Assists in coordination of special events
  • Promotes positive relations through programs and public assistance
  • Educates the community on accessibility and inclusion in all populations in Parks and Recreation Programs
  • Maintains daily records of attendance
  • Collects initial information on therapeutic participants
  • Determines if participants meet criteria set for the program
  • Develops and maintains participant’s records and documents (evaluations)
  • Creates flyers and memos
  • Drives passenger van and / or secure proper transportation when needed
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reports
  • Performs related duties as required
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