Job Description

Job Location Delano, CA 93216-6000 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $35.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Job Shift Any

Join Our Team: Recreational Therapist Opportunities at Dependable Staffing Agency

At Dependable Staffing Agency, we're not just filling positions; we're empowering passionate Recreational Therapists to make a profound impact in the lives of those within the Corrections system. With immediate opportunities available for both full-time and part-time roles, we invite you to bring your expertise, empathy, and enthusiasm to a place where they can truly make a difference.

Who We're Looking For:

We seek Recreational Therapists who are not only skilled and compassionate but also driven by a desire to innovate and enhance patient care in a correctional setting. Your role will be pivotal in developing therapeutic programs that support rehabilitation and well-being, making every day a chance to improve someone's life.

Your Impact:

As a Recreational Therapist with Dependable Staffing Agency, you will:

• Craft and execute specialized therapeutic recreation programs tailored to the unique needs of corrections Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, aligning your services with overall treatment plans and contributing to a cohesive care environment.
• Assess and address the recreational therapy needs of individuals, focusing on enhancing daily living skills, communication abilities, physical wellness, and adaptive coping mechanisms

Qualifications

Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Recreation Therapists assigned to corrections must have the minimum experience/education as follows:

1. Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

2. All Recreation Therapists must have the required licenses, permits and/or certifications noted herein.

3. Patient-Inmate/Youth healthcare is of paramount importance. Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, competent care is provided. Therefore, any Recreation Therapist providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with Correctional facilities. All Recreation Therapists must be able to speak and understand oral and written communication. Accurate and effective writing in English is also required. Any Recreation Therapist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

4. Education must be equivalent to graduation from an accredited and/or recognized college with the major work in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The major must have included supervised field work approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC).

Why Join Us?

Dependable Staffing Agency is more than a workplace; it's a community where your professional skills will be valued and your personal growth nurtured. We offer the chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a tangible difference, providing an environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated

Embark on a Career That Matters: If you're ready to use your skills and passion to affect positive change, we're eager to welcome you. Apply today to join our team and start a journey that's not only professionally fulfilling but personally rewarding as well.

Apply today with Dependable Staffing Agency