Recreational Therapist

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

How will you impact our mission? Be a part of setting a new standard for residential care for generations to come. Successful candidates will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of our new Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for youth at our beautiful 258-acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. 

As a Recreational Therapist, you will be directly involved in nurturing the hope, healing, and resilience for the youth in our care at the RCHR. You will be a force for positive change in a young person’s life when they need it most. 

Our Recreational Therapists:

• Develops and establishes recreational programs of a therapeutic nature suited to the physical and mental capabilities of clients
• Designs individual treatment programs
• Coordinates the recreational therapy program with other disciplines
• Maintains progress notes and individual records; prepares reports and conducts correspondence
• Available via cell phone and on call 24/7

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, education or related field and two years’ experience in therapeutic recreation; 
• Licensed in Idaho to practice as a Recreational Therapist
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligible for the exam from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• A valid Idaho’s driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire, as a condition of continued employment 
• Be at least 25 years of age

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in education
• Five years’ experience in therapeutic recreation

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment, just to name a few. 

So, who are we? Since 1953, Idaho Youth Ranch has provided healing and hope for Idaho’s kids. We use proven therapies and programs to help kids who have experienced loss or adversity transform childhood trauma into hope. We offer a statewide network of services to kids 9–24 years old and their families, including outpatient therapies, residential care, adoption services, and career readiness.  

Why unite with us? Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation. We are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us. 

*As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.