Job Qualifications

• Must have an active and valid CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential, accredited by the NCTRC
• Bachelor’s Degree in RT Field or equivalent path
• A valid driver's license and current auto insurance is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Must be able to pass extensive background checks and drug screenings
• Day and evening availability needed
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• High level of enthusiasm and energy
• All CTRS professionals are required to travel and work in client homes, the community, and/or one of our outpatient offices daily
• Knowledge in conducting Assessments, Treatment Plan development, and providing activity resources

Job Description/Responsibilities 

CTRS professionals with our company will design and implement Recreational Therapy programming in conjunction with NCTRC and Indiana Medicaid Waiver requirements and designations. 

Our CTRS professionals are provided significant compensation and benefit opportunities, as well as allowances for continuing education in order to not only meet requirements of the CTRS credential, but also stimulate professionals’ growth and development within the field of Recreational Therapy.

Recreation Therapists are expected to have professional experience and responsibilities such as the following: 

• Receive and implement feedback accurately and efficiently
• Compassionate towards others
• Technical writing skills
• Professional communication skills, including communicating directly with client families and support teams 
• Experience or strong interest in working with children, teens, and/or adults experiencing developmental, behavioral, and/or physical differences
• History of taking initiative, and ability to demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach to challenging situations
• Enthusiasm for learning and teaching others
• Ability to brainstorm and work collaboratively with multiple team members
• Ability to schedule meetings, sessions, and assessments independently

Company Description

Supportive Community Innovations

Supportive - For our clients, families, coworkers, and partnering organizations

Community - Inclusive, team-oriented, naturalistic, interdependent, organic, non-toxic, immersive

Innovations - Progressive, holistic, evidence-based, outcome-driven

This is who we are!

Our focus is on both improving outcomes for the individuals we serve, as well as for the individuals providing and/or contributing to the service provided.

We are a newer company organized with a commitment to outcomes for both the individuals we serve as well as those of us providing the service. Supportive Community Innovations provides ABA therapy, Behavior Support Services, Recreational Therapy, and Counseling Services with numerous other services pending. These services are provided to individuals of all ages who are experiencing Autism and/or other developmental differences, in home and community-based settings, including under-served populations and communities. We are committed to advancing the status quo across the field and providing a range of supports designed to support individuals’ development throughout their life.

We’ve been established since August 2016, and while we’re still working on a few things, we have been experiencing substantial and sustained growth and need additional talent to support the needs of the individuals we serve. We have a progressive team with progressive ideas and decades of experience. We set no limits on the potential of those we serve, each other, or our organization and can provide wide-ranging opportunities for anyone who joins our crew.

Job Benefits

• Salary: $26-$28/hr
• Comprehensive time off benefits with eligibility at 20 hrs/wk
• Health insurance benefits at 30 hrs/wk 
• Time off for PTO, Sick, Professional Development, and Holidays including Birthday
• 401K/Roth IRA with employer contribution
• Profit sharing opportunities for full-time and part-time employees
• Reimbursement for program materials, outings, and transportation 
• Employee recognition and reward system with tangible perks
• Competitive wages
• Allowances for continuing education and professional development
• Focus on work-life balance
• Variety of work settings (home, community, office/clinic)
• Emphasis on natural environment teaching and generalization at the beginning of the learning process