What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1 position at State of Nevada?
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division: DHHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Business Unit: HR-NNV ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SVC
Work Type: PERMANENT
- Pay Grade: GRADE 32
Salary Range: $46,499.76 - $68,632.56
Fulltime/Parttime: Full Time
Recruiter: LISA D FRIEND
Phone: 775 684-0110
Email: friend@admin.nv.gov
Position Description
This full-time Therapeutic Recreational Specialist 1 position is within Dini Townsend Hospital working a Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule. This position requires a working knowledge of theories and practices of recreational therapy/leisure activities; applicable state/federal laws/regulations, and procedures related to recreational therapy. Experience working in a mental health facility is preferred.
Incumbents plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct a wide variety of therapeutic activities such as basketball, volleyball, and strength training and therapeutic art activities for group and individual treatment sessions. Incumbents perform initial and periodic assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic activities to provide support for improvement in one or more of the following recreation therapy domains: cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual. Incumbents observe patients during activities in order to evaluate performance; compare the level of functioning to assess progress; modify activities to accommodate individual needs; and evaluate and revise treatment plan goals, objectives, interventions.
This position requires certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in therapeutic recreation, recreation, or specialty area, such as art, dance, music or physical education and one year of technical experience in recreation therapy in a clinical, residential, community-based and/or correctional environment; OR certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Special Requirements
- A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
- Certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification as required by the agency for accreditation by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals or other accrediting body is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Salary : $46,500 - $68,633
