Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Residential Youth Programs
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule:
TuesdaySaturday 12:00 PM 8:30 PM
Position Overview:
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning organizing and implementing structured recreational educational and therapeutic activities for youth across Boys & Girls Havens residential programs. This role supports connection social learning and healing through meaningful engagement aligned with the Trauma-Resilient Communities framework and the organizations mission to promote independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a monthly activity calendar that includes recreational educational and therapeutic programming
Coordinate activities for evenings weekends holidays and special events to ensure consistent youth engagement
Collaborate with clinical residential and education teams to align programming with treatment goals and TRC principles
Facilitate group activities that promote social learning engagement and positive peer interaction
Ensure all programming is developmentally appropriate trauma-informed and safe
Coordinate with community partners volunteers and external providers
Maintain equipment supplies and shared activity spaces
Track participation and maintain program documentation and reporting
Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelors degree in Recreation Human Services Psychology or related field preferred
Experience working with at-riskor foster youth in a residential or therapeutic setting
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth development principles
Skills and Competencies:
Strong organizational and program planning skills
Ability to engage youth through structured and meaningful activities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active environment
Compensation and Benefits:
Health dental and life insurance
401(k) with company match (50% up to 6%)
Paid Time Off including 24 days per year (including holidays)
Boys & Girls Haven is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and for-cause drug testing is required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Physical Education
- Microsoft Publisher
- Van Driver
- Behavioral Therapy
- Commercial Driving
- Computer Literacy
- Website Maintenance
- Recreational Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Program Design
- PTSD Care
- Writing Skills
About Company
We help young people and families through foster care programs that stabilize, support and prepare them for safe independent living.
