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Recreation Therapist

2 weeks ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Full time
Company Overview

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides comprehensive programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $22.00 - $25.68 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux offers a range of benefits, including paid time off, quality low-cost benefits, student loan debt assistance, and access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool.

Job Description

This position is responsible for overseeing campus activities and special events, coordinating campus-wide recreational events, and ensuring the implementation of recreational programming. As a Residential Recreation Specialist, you will work with individuals who have developmental disabilities, providing them with opportunities to engage in daily activities and achieve long-term goals.

You will coordinate and attend special events both on and off campus, attend assigned committees, work with and support SWAG's mission and goals, and develop and increase recreational opportunities both on and off campus. This position also involves coaching Special Olympics.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
  • Experience: Two years of experience in a similar setting; recreation experience preferred.
Benefits

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.