Recreational Therapist

Griffith Centers is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) by developing and facilitating engaging recreational and educational activities for youth. This role helps create enriching experiences that foster physical wellness, social connection, skill development, and community engagement. The Recreational Therapist also partners with community organizations and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and expand opportunities that align with the mission and goals of the QRTP.

What We Offer:

• Salary range: $60,000/yr - $70,000/yr
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Paid Time off (PTO) and sick leave in accordance with Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA).
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications.
   

Responsibilities:

• Research, Plan and implement community-based recreational and physical education activities for QRTP clients. 
• Coordinate and lead structured group activities that support physical, emotional and social development. 
• Collaborate with the education team to plan and schedule Community-Based Curricular activities. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, groups, and stakeholders to foster ongoing partnerships. 
• Maintain required documentation, risk assessments, and schedules for activities and events. 

Schedule:

11 AM – 7 PM; schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, recreation therapy, recreation management, kinesiology, psychology, social work, education, or a closely related human services field and an active Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred
• OR a master’s degree in a Human Services field from a regionally accredited college or university with an active DORA license and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certification.
• Experience working with youth in residential, community, or educational settings highly desired.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for working with youth, staff, and community partners.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to inspire positive participation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to transport youth as applicable.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to maintain healthy emotional and physical boundaries in personal and professional relationships.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter. 

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact at hr@griffithcenters.org.

As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.

Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

Accepting applications through 3/20/2026.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000