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Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

Compensation (Pay/Benefits) Our employees are our most valuable asset; therefore, we offer competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for these positions starts at $56,615 - $62,905 a year for full time, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience). This salary reflects a 40-hour workweek, annualized. Any agreed-upon reduction in weekly hours will be reflected in salary commensurately. Please inquire with interest. This position is benefits eligible, including health and dental insurance, health savings account with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and retirement account with matching contribution. Additionally, we offer generous PTO, paid holiday schedule, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness!

Schedule:

Full time

Monday - Friday

9 AM - 5 PM (June - August); 10 AM - 6 PM (September - May)

Occasional weekend and holiday hours required.

Location: Minnetonka, MN Partner Site Location in New Hope, MN.

Program Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation programs at St. David's Center are person-centered, community-based programs that focus on modeling, teaching, and promoting positive-peer relationships, growing independence and adaptive skills, improving, or maintaining overall wellbeing, and increasing community involvement. Participants work on enhancement of physical, cognitive, social, and affective development through personalized Therapeutic Recreation goals. The Therapeutic Recreation Coordinators work alongside the participant's family and team to empower and transform their lives through a structured group activities including community outings and onsite therapeutic recreation programming.

Position Overview:

The Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator is a full-time year-round position responsible for the daily operations of the Venture Forward program. The Coordinator will manage registration and enrollment process, ensuring the overall safety of all participants during program hours, manage a participant caseload ensuring all documentation is current and accurate and compliant with statute, communicate/collaborate with community partners, families/caregivers, community advocates, St. David's Center peers, etc. The Coordinator will provide supervision to the Lead, Direct Support Professional staff and Interns including; hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, administrative, and termination duties. The Coordinator may provide care for one to two participants during a scheduled shift ensuring safety and inclusion in activities. This job requires a high degree of organizational skills and time management.

This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David's Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Job Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies is required.
• CTRS; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification or ability to sit for NCTRC Exam within 3 months of hire required. First Aid and CPR required.

Experience

• Minimum of two years' experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities required.
• One year experience in coordination of services for individuals/families with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.

St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.