Recreation TherapistTrainee - For Multiple Detention Centers in Riverside County
Recreation TherapistTrainee - For Multiple Detention Centers in Riverside County
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USD 64479 - 85198
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Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan develop and provide recreational activities for mental health patients; apply recreation therapy knowledge and techniques to the problems of mental disorders and developmental disabilities drug abuse and alcoholism.
Assess patient needs and determine appropriate recreational activities; evaluate the interests of the individual patients and assist and encourage them in selecting and participating in leisuretime activities.
Arrange for patients to participate in community diversional and social activities; participate in planning treatment goals for specific patients.
Observe and record patients reactions; evaluate patient programs; participate in clinical conferences on patient evaluations.
Develop and evaluate communitybased recreational activities; prepare records and reports as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Certificate: Possession of a Recreation Therapist Certificate issued by the California Board of Recreation and Park or Certification by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society or eligible for certificate with completed course work and internship awaiting board exam.
OPTION II
Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree in recreation therapy;
OR
Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in recreation which includes 14 semester or 20 quarter units of courses from at least three of the following areas: psychology sociology biological sciences special education therapeutic recreation adaptive physical education and creative arts human services.
Experience: Two years of experience planning developing and providing therapeutic recreational activities for individuals in a clinical residential or communitybased setting.
Other RequirementsLicense: Possession of a California Drivers License.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Open to All Applicants
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Departments discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
For specific questions regarding this position please contact Jeremy Holforty at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
