Recreation Therapy Intern

MAKE INCLUSION YOUR MISSION!

We empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative inclusive programs and community partnerships.

AbilityPath is looking for talented and resourceful people who believe in the abilities of ALL people including those with special needs. We offer a diverse and rewarding work environment whereYOUcan make a difference!

AbilityPath is hiring Recreation Therapy Interns for Summer 2025!

Summer commitment dates are from MayAugust

The Recreation Therapy Intern provides engaging communitybased instruction in support of highquality participant services. This is a great opportunity for RT students to gain direct experience complete your hours and work with adults with disabilities!

Compensation: $18.50/hr

*this is a partially paid internship opportunity Rec Therapy Internship is a total of 17 weeks I 40 hours a week

ABOUT US:

We are a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept respect and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER!

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for the mission
• Interest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective and open communication thoughtfulness and ability to adapt
• Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically

We strongly encourage BIPOC LGBTQ disabled and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Complete all appropriate training
• Observe and participate in all aspects of therapeutic recreation programming including but not limited to: assessment planning implementation evaluation documentation
• Complete two case studies over an 8 week period
• Present weekly EBP reports/ summaries to the Recreation Therapy Team
• Attend 1:1 meetings with supervisor
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Plan and implement one major project
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role however we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.

• Pursing Associates or Bachelors in relevant field
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (preferred)

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of a Valid California Drivers License/ID
• 3 years of a Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
• Proof of negative TB test results
• Verification of physical clearance
• Passing a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 21 years of age for driving positions

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process upon hire and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

• Ability to physically respond to adults with developmental disabilities
• Ability to lift/support at least 40 lbs as needed
• Ability to sit stand stoop and bend frequently
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time and support adults with developmental disabilities on community outings
• Ability to drive company vehicles to transport participants
• Ability to sit and use a keyboard as needed
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race religion (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin gender identity gender expression ancestry (including languageuse restrictions and possession of a drivers license) citizenship physical or mental disability genetic characteristics genetic information marital status domestic partner status family care status sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) age sexual orientation legally protected medical condition military or veteran status or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against harassment of or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination isunlawful.

Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath/affiliationFAQ.