Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Andrus
Job overview
The Recreation Therapist/Recreation Specialist at Andrus designs, plans, facilitates, and monitors therapeutic recreation services to support youth treatment goals through collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves creating and facilitating engaging activities and programs, collaborating with team members, documenting client progress, managing supplies and budgets, and supporting staff in activity facilitation aligned with therapeutic recreation goals.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and CTRS certification track for therapists or a high school diploma with two years of recreation experience for specialists, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work collaboratively with youth and teams.
Work environment and culture
The work environment emphasizes collaboration, motivational leadership, and active participation in treatment teams to support youth development.
Company information
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer focused on therapeutic recreation services for youth, providing specialized programs and training such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Team overview
The candidate will work within the Recreation Department alongside peers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver therapeutic recreation programming.
Job location and travel
The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00am to 6:00pm; physical requirements include ability to lift up to 30 lbs and meet activity-specific physical standards.
Unique job features
The job includes unique therapeutic recreation interventions using the APIED process, specialized certifications like lifeguarding and ropes course facilitation, and active involvement in client treatment planning.
Company overview
Andrus, officially known as Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial, Inc., is a private non-profit organization headquartered in Yonkers, New York. Founded in 1928 by John Andrus, the organization is dedicated to providing innovative care and support services, primarily focusing on children and families facing severe emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Andrus operates multiple facilities, including the Andrus Children's Center and Andrus on Hudson, a nursing home in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The organization generates revenue through various programs and services aimed at fostering strong, promising futures for its beneficiaries.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in designing and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs, highlighting your ability to align activities with client treatment goals using the APIED process.
Showcase your collaboration skills by detailing your experience working with interdisciplinary teams and coordinating with peers to deliver community-based recreation programming and special events.
Apply through multiple channels including the Andrus corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Recreation Therapist/Recreation Specialist role.
Connect with current Recreation Department staff at Andrus on LinkedIn and initiate conversations by complimenting their recent community events or asking about their experience implementing therapeutic recreation programs at Andrus.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'therapeutic recreation,' 'APIED process,' 'CTRS certification,' 'program facilitation,' and 'client progress documentation' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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