Recreation Therapist

Job Opening: Recreation TherapistSimple Steps, LLC currently has a part time position open in the Atascosita, TX area. This is an employee position.Preferred Knowledge/Education:Minimum of Bachelors Level Degree required in one of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or related degree to Therapeutic RecreationCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificationExperience with physical and cognitive impairments/disabilitiesExperience with Traumatic Brain InjuryExperience with Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderVeteran/Military ExperienceJob Description:The primary focus of the therapist is to help make life more rewarding for our Veterans with neurological disorders, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries by providing the delivery of high-quality home and community services. A therapist will accomplish these results by effectively supporting and carrying out quality client care plans, ensuring resources are engaged effectively to meet client needs, orienting/educating clients and client's families about health care plan services and procedures, supporting accurate and complete documentation, and supplying timely data for generating accurate invoices. We come together in a team effort with Case Managers and family members to best serve Veterans through dynamic social, recreational, wellness, educational, and individualized life skills training and activities in the home and community. The therapist reports directly to his/her supervisor.Please note: This position is to provide in person services.Mileage and Expense Reimbursement providedFlexible Staff SchedulingSpecific Duties May Include:Attending community activitiesOutdoor activitiesAssisting with organization planning, cognitive awareness, doctor's appointments, household management, etc.Ability to drive clientBe able to lift 50LbsWalkingAll individuals should have the following:ResumeCTRS CertificationCPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only)Social Security CardDriver's LicenseAuto Insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00 per hourWe have a calling to change people's lives in a positive way, working to help veteransso they can lead more rewarding lives. We provide honest and professional care, bringing together a variety of services to focus on improving the welfare of all our veterans in need.