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Recreation Therapist

Els for Autism
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    Jupiter, Florida, United States
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    Jupiter, Florida, United States
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À propos

Recreation Therapist The primary job purpose of a recreation therapist working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is to use structured, purposeful leisure activities to improve a client's functional abilities, social interactions, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life. Recreation therapists bridge the gap between clinical goals (like ABA therapy) and enjoyable, real-world experiences, fostering greater independence and community integration. Primary responsibilities of the Recreation Therapist at Els for Autism Foundation to include:
creating and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs ensuring the safety of participants providing direct services such as fitness, and yoga as requested and support to clients. implementing the Ernie Els #GameOn Autism® Fitness program and supporting the development of the Ernie Els #GameOn Autism® Swimming program responsible for coordinating Els for Autism® camps including the creation of lesson plans for daily activities and for overseeing any assigned staff and volunteers working within assigned recreation activities follow client specific behavioral intervention plan procedures to optimize each participants recreation experience adapt/modify lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners in the group to maximize participation and learning facilitate recreation program activities in a positive and engaging manner, always treating clients with dignity and respect work with the Adult Day Training staff to integrate Recreation Therapy into that program by providing specialized recreation instruction work collaboratively with Recreation Services Manager and Program Director to create billable direct service recreation therapy service options for clients
Requirements Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education, Sport Science, Therapeutic Recreation, or a fitness related field Minimum 2 years of experience teaching/coaching individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities
Preferred
Experience in recreation program development for individuals with ASD and related developmental disabilities Knowledge and experience using ABA strategies Experience in camp coordination Experience in research related to recreation programming and individuals with ASD
Other
Work is normally performed on campus however during recreation timeslots or camp, activities may be performed outside Two level two background checks are required including the Clearinghouse
Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued for all individuals, regardless of background, identity or ability. At Els for Autism, all individuals are respected and provided equal opportunities for success.
  • Jupiter, Florida, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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