Recreational Activities Specialist

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

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• Assists with the development and administration of the recreational program for the facility utilizing various forms of recreation to meet the physical cognitive and sensory needs of the individuals served.
• Plans and conducts activities and community integration outings that enable people to learn and practice mobility and cognitive social and emotional skills to get the most out of life and integrate with the public.
• Develops implements and evaluates care plans for clients including 1:1 and group interventions to meet the needs of the patients in a mental health clinical setting.
• Documents data in a clients medical record noting progress toward treatment objectives.
• Monitors participants during recreational activities to ensure institutional safety.
• Assesses the clients needs and interests to develop specific programming to promote positive change through therapeutic groups and individual sessions.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


**Completion of an internship in Recreation Therapy that meets NCTRC requirements.
**Will allow up to one year to obtain a CTRS credential from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of recreational therapy practice principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of recreational materials tools and equipment and their care and use.
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures for a wide variety of team and individual sports and games.
• Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in recreational instruction and organization.
• Knowledge of community resources available to the recreation program of the institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

CTRS certification or CTRS certification obtained within one year of employment

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical ability to lift twist bend pull and push up to 50 lbs.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted for every successful applicant.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental life and vision insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.
• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
• A current Influenza Vaccination may be required.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.

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