Recreational Therapy Provider

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples lives.
Since 1967 Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued supported and motivated to give their best. Its no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference
Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Are you a certified recreation therapist with your National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Recreational Therapy Provider with a big heart to join our team. The Recreational Therapy Provider is responsible for providing direct recreational therapy services to clients. These services include assessment treatment planning individual sessions group sessions and documentation among other things.

Here are just a few of the benefits youll enjoy at Damar:

• Paid CEUs
• Flexible schedules
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
Provides comprehensive recreational therapy assessment and treatment plan for each client served
Conducts regular home community or clinic-based individual and/or group recreational therapy sessions for clients on caseload
Consults and collaborates with family and team members in support of client needs
Plans programming for group sessions in collaboration with team members
Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect acknowledgement of rights and dignity at all times
Keeps abreast of current treatment technology literature practices and regulations
Takes pride and ownership in Damars facilities and assigned work areas
Seeks the best use of materials equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
Provides written documentation of recreational therapy services via daily notes and monthly reports
Submits documentation (assessments treatment plans monthly notes etc) per recreational therapy policy
Maintains prescribed level of productivity
Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual
Completes and updates mandatory training and other certification-related items in a timely manner
Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
Completes incident reports within 24 hours of knowledge including reporting any suspected exploitation abuse or neglect of a client
Completes daily utilization reports within 24 hours of service

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelors degree or higher in recreational therapy (or related field with required coursework) from an accredited program required
• Directly relevant applied experience in recreational therapy and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus but not required
• Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS)
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana drivers license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damars insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damars background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; lift carry push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors staff instructions safety concerns and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive self-injurious sexually maladaptive elopement or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance excluding approved absences and periods of leave is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities complete an application or participate in any part of the recruiting process please contact Damar Human Resources at . Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race color sex pregnancy age religion national origin ancestry disability including hearing- or vision-related disabilities citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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