Recreational Activity Therapy Specialist

Job overview

The Recreational Activity Therapy Specialist role is onsite in Hoyleton, Illinois, in a residential and community-based environment. The posting lists pay of $20.40–$25.50 per hour. The role supports Hoyleton Youth & Family Services’ residential recreational and vocational program. The specialist works with residents on recreational, educational, and life-skills activities that support self-esteem, social skills, physical well-being, and individual treatment plans. The role also supports work experiences, activity facilities, and required CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and practices.

What you'll do

• Supervise residents during recreational and educational activities
• assist with individual treatment plans and life-skills instruction
• support Special Olympics and work experiences
• help maintain activity facilities and equipment
• report incidents and submit required Medicaid documentation. Physical restraint may be required for safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

recreational activity therapy

hoyleton il

hoyleton youth & family services

residential program

youth services

life skills

recreational activities

vocational program

care training

tci training

$20.40–$25.50 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with company-funded HSA
• dental and vision insurance
• paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• holidays
• cell phone reimbursement
• six weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) with up to 5% employer match
• life insurance
• optional supplemental coverage
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts.

Why this role

CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training are internal requirements; benefits include paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.