Recreational Therapist - non-billable pay included

Company: ADEC INC.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Come work for ADEC Inc. Voted the best Charity of Elkhart by the Elkhart Truth Readers$1000 Retention Bonus: $200 at 90 days, $300 at 6 months, and $500 at one yearCome join #teamADEC where you impact someone's life as well as your own! You will gain life-long skills and make lasting relationships while you earn competitive pay and benefits. You can have a job where you earn more than a paycheck, you earn the satisfaction of making a difference. ADEC has well-respected staff, long term employees and a culture of appreciation, equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.The Company:ADEC's services revolve around one mission: Helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find informed choice and possibility. We serve more than 1,200 individuals each year through more than a dozen programs, ranging from music therapy for children to supervised group living for adults.The Position:Recreational Therapist is responsible for restoring, remediate, or rehabilitate to improve functioning and independence, as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability through the provision of recreational therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities. Also, the Recreational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of leisure-based interventions based on individual's needs and interests. Being able to consult with and preparation of reports for other members of the support team, and service providers, as well as the supervision and provision of in-service training for other caregivers.Job Responsibilities:

• Assess each assigned individual to case load and write goals and objectives per case load
• Provide weekly therapy per schedule and complete daily documentation/progress notes
• Write quarterly and annual summaries for each assigned client
• Assist in interdisciplinary development of individual program plans
• Develop group programs as needed
• Assure compliance with voluntary and mandatory standards under which ADEC operates
• Ensure that all required documentation is completed and send to appropriate entities by due dateJob Requirements:
  • Bachelors or master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college or university.
  • Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of car insurance
  • Pass background and negative drug testWhy Should you Apply?ADEC has been providing services to children, adults and families with developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years.ADEC is a stable well respected active member of the community employing people in both Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. ADEC's Code of Ethics ensure we treat employees with the same dignity and respect we extend to our individuals served.
    • $1000 Retention Bonus: $200 at 90 days, $300 at 6 months, and $500 at one year.
    • Up to $5000 in tuition assistance
    • Retirement Program with company match
    • Holiday, vacation, and sick time
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Gym membership reimbursement
    • Agency Funded life insurance and long term disabilityADEC is required to comply with the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirement which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.ADEC is an equal opportunity employer

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