• Job Description

  Req#: 11170

  At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

  Do you have a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or autisim? Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Recreational Therapy Provider with a big heart to join our team. We have opportunities that work out in the community as well as opportunities that work on our residential campus.

  Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Recreational Therapy Providers...

  • Paid CEUs
  • Flexible schedules
  • Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
  • Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
  • Enjoy the opportunity to work with our vast population and programs/services
  • Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
  • Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
  • Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
  • Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
  • Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
  • Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

  Remarkable way you will make a difference...

  • Provides comprehensive recreational therapy assessment and treatment plan for each client served.

  • Conducts regular home, community, or clinic-based individual and/or group recreational therapy sessions for clients on caseload.

  • Consults and collaborates with family and team members in support of client needs.

  • Plans programming for group sessions in collaboration with team members.

  • Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgement of rights, and dignity at all times.

  • Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.

  What you need to be considered…

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in recreational therapy (or related field with required coursework) from an accredited program required.
  • Directly relevant applied experience in recreational therapy and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required.
  • Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS).
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Valid Indiana driver's license and good driving record.
  • Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
  • No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical.

  Essential Job Functions:

  Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

  Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

  Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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• About the company

  Damar helps people with autism and other devleopmental and behavorial disabilities lead their own remarkable lives.

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