Activities Director (posted 5-24-08)

This hands-on position will design and implement group activity programs for our elderly residents, tailored to their functional level, lifestyle preference and current abilities. Geriatrics or Recreational Therapy experience preferred with 1 year hands-on activities experience with an elderly population. Supervisory experience required. To apply email resume to: aoeswein@belmontvillage.com  Subject line: AD/OP or fax to: 281-292-7585. Belmont Village of Oak Park 1035 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302  EOE

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (posted 3-6-08)

Currently seeking dynamic, patient-center and team oriented applicants.  Knowledge of a wide variety of Recreation Therapy services.  Knowledge and ability to conduct effective client assessments, develop and implement Recreation Therapy programs.  Knowledge of group dynamics with the ability to conduct therapeutic groups, individual interventions and community re-entry treatment session with adult population.  Aptitude to use good interpersonal skills in relating to and communicating with patients, families and all levels of staff.

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation of related field; NCTRC certification or eligibility to sit for CTRS exam

Send resume or for more information contact:
Kay Shank or Don Schultz, Professional Recruiters, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637
Phone: 309-655-4008 or 655-2036
www.osfhealthcare.org

Special Therapies Specialist (posted 3-2-08)

Provide therapeutic recreation, music therapy, and other art therapy to children and youth ages 9-18 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our five-person department works as a team to develop, implement, and evaluate goal-oriented treatment and recreation programs. Requirements: Group and individual therapy skills, understanding of child/adolescent development, knowledge of art, music and or recreation therapy techniques. Required certification/registration as a recreation, art, or music therapist; or CTRS. Bachelor’s degree required; preferred successful internship in related field such as mental health, recreation, art, or music therapy. Meet Medicaid requirement of a Mental Health Professional. Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and the physical and emotional strength to manage youth during aggressive or self-harming episodes. Prospective emp loyees are required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Cunningham Children’s Home Att: HRD/ST 1301 North Cunningham Avenue Urbana, IL 61802 www.cunninghamhome.org

Program Coordinator (posted 10-25-07)

The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, based in Homer, Alaska is recruiting applicants to fill its Program Coordinator position for TRAILS. 

TRAILS is the Center’s inclusive recreation program that serves three major communities on the Kenai Peninsula; Homer, Kenai/Soldotna and Seward.  The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing year round activities and adventure in these areas.  Local staff in each office assist with implementation of the activities. 

Past programming included downhill skiing at Alyeska Resort, kayaking in Resurrection Bay, a river float down the Kenai, dog sledding in Homer, silver fishing on the Kasilof, blue berry picking in Seldovia, weekly drama club, an artist workshops series and much more.   The Kenai Peninsula is a large outdoor playground with small communities located throughout.

The successful applicant must have experience working with individuals of various ages and a variety of disabilities in the arena of recreation.  This position requires passion, hard work and dedication to recreation and empowerment of persons with disabilities of all ages.  The Program Coordinator must be a skilled fund raiser and have experience developing volunteer corps in each community.

This full time position pays $37,440-$41,600 DOE + benefits.  Send resume and cover letter to ilc@xyz.net.  Priority given to person experiencing a disability.