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Recreation Therapy Specialist | Youth Villages | Memphis, TN
Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of
research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental
and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and
their families find success spans 20+ years and includes a comprehensive
array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the
challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then
Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a
strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in
yourself and our organization.
Program Overview
Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with
emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses
provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the
unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their
families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs
and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive
settings. We have three different types of
facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group
Homes. Located in Tennessee, Georgia, and Oregon, all of these
facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children
therapy model (Re-Ed).
Position Overview
Are you looking for a change of pace? Do you enjoy working with children
in a non-traditional setting? The Recreation Therapy position may be
just what you are looking for. Our Recreation Therapists work with young
people in a Residential setting to develop their abilities to interact
with others in a team and increase their self-esteem. An ideal
Recreation Therapist is creative, enthusiastic and can come up with new
and innovative games and activities to keep the resident's engaged, all
while building confidence in their abilities and promoting their
teamwork skills. Recreation Therapist Specialists facilitate groups with
the youth on a daily basis and coordinate additional activities for the
campus.
Additional Information
Recreation Therapy Specialists work a flexible schedule and some
weekends may be required.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy is required
- CTRS certified or eligibility for certification is strongly preferred
- Experience working with at-risk youth a major plus
- Experience working with youth is required
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as
well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to
advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.
Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- Retirement Savings Pension Plan
- 403 (b)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
EOE
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://youthvillages.contacthr.com/22150379
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