Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

About Us:

We are a community-based program dedicated to supporting individuals living with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Our mission is to improve quality of life, promote independence, and support recovery through individualized, person-centered services.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our team on a part-time basis. This role involves providing therapeutic recreation services designed to enhance physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being for individuals with brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurorehabilitation populations and be passionate about using recreation as a meaningful tool for recovery and quality of life improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation interventions tailored to clients with brain injuries and neurological conditions.
• Conduct assessments to determine clients’ leisure interests, functional abilities, and therapeutic needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including case managers, therapists, and family members, to develop and support person-centered care plans.
• Document client participation, progress, and outcomes according to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide education and support to clients and families on leisure skills, adaptive activities, and community resources.
• Facilitate community outings, adaptive sports, arts and crafts, music therapy sessions, cognitive stimulation activities, and social events.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment.

• Part-time position (hours flexible, based on client and program needs; may include daytime, occasional evening, or weekend sessions)

Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with brain injuries or neurological conditions preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred (for community-based sessions).

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