Recreation Therapist

2 days ago

San Diego, California, United States San Diego Center for Children Full time
Job Title: Recreation Assistant

Join our team at San Diego Center for Children and make a difference in the lives of youth between the ages of 6 and 17. Our comprehensive Recreation Program is designed to enhance the quality of life for these young individuals, and we are seeking a dedicated Recreation Assistant to help us achieve our mission.

About the Role:

The Recreation Assistant will work closely with the Recreation Therapy Manager to develop, organize, and direct the recreation programming for the mental health treatment programs at San Diego Center for Children. This role will involve assisting with planning, implementing, and documenting recreation activities, as well as providing leadership, supervision, and support to employees and initiatives across the agency.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and documenting recreation activities.
  • Assist in assessment of youths' recreational needs.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, accountability, vision, and support for employees and initiatives across the agency.
  • Collaborate across all departments on program implementation, capacity building, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assist the Recreation Therapy Manager in developing/modifying the recreation program.
  • Implement activity programming according to schedule.
  • Act as liaison with counselors and SDCC Academy Staff.
  • Maintain recreation equipment in good working order.
  • Maintain orderliness of supplies and facilities.
  • Provide information/input related to treatment planning.
  • Maintain knowledge of counselor responsibilities and duties.
  • Perform special projects, assignments, and other related duties as required.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid California Driver's License.
  • Experience working with adolescents or children.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four-year university, with a focus on recreational therapy.
  • Related residential treatment care or special education experience.
  • Experience with coaching sports, art instruction, or facilitating recreation activities.
  • Familiarity with training in evidence-based practices.

We offer a supportive, multidisciplinary, and collegial work environment, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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