Recreational Therapist Internship

The Recreational Activities Staff is responsible to work with the Recreational Therapist to better the lives of the individuals served. Dignitas, Inc. has five Group Homes and numerous clients in a Semi-Independent Living program and specializes in caring for individuals with Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries. The goal of the Activities Staff is to assist the clients with leisure planning, social skills, community integration, physical fitness and more, along with improving their overall quality of life.

Current Available Positions:

Recreational Therapist Internship: Full time - Flexible Schedule

(Days, Nights, & Weekend availability depending on the activities/outing times)

·         Full-time days, nights, weekends-flexible schedule depending on the activities/outing times

·         Must pass a criminal background check

·         Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

·         Possess a basic knowledge of Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injured individuals

·         Maintain professional boundaries with clients

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Maintain documentation of activities attended with clients and their outcomes

·         Maintain a motivated, positive, and energetic attitude to encourage and excite clients to engage in activities offered

·         Ability to be flexible, creative, and adaptable to various situations. Manage one-on-one and group social and physical sessions with long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation residents

·         Assist the Recreational Therapist in the coordination of large events/gatherings including reserving special locations, food, beverage, and entertainment

·         Conduct therapeutic groups at the direction of the Recreational Therapist such as ADL skills, team building, self-expression and skill building amongst all age groups

·         Strongly encouraged to have a basic understanding of CPR and other medical procedures in the case of a medical emergency

·         Assist with the development and carry out cognitively stimulating programs for the clients

·         Develop a strong foundation in leadership, communication, time-management, professional compromising, and interpersonal skills

·         Assist the clients with their ADL’s if the need arises

·         Maintain standards for state requirements involving documentation, HIPAA, & NCTRC regulations

·         Facilitate and lead activities for clients along with having the ability to lift, push, or pull 20lbs.

·         All other duties as assigned

• Our Recreational Therapists are on-site to supervise the interns and currently possess their CTRS licensing credentials.
• During your internship with Dignitas you will be trained in our APIED processes. This is the five-step framework used by our Recreational Therapists to create personalized treatment and care plans. Internship hours are earned while attending our program.
• Dignitas complies with all college/university internship requirements and regulations.
• Internship Program is all year around.
• No form of payment is earned during this program, only hours earned for internship requirements.