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Recreation Therapy Specialist at Youth Villages, Inc - ApplyBlast

Recreation Therapy Specialist

Youth Villages, Inc

3 months ago

Memphis, TN

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Recreation Therapy Specialist at Youth Villages works within residential facilities to develop therapeutic recreation programs for youth with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. The role involves facilitating daily activities, promoting life skills, coordinating campus clubs, and maintaining equipment while integrating recreation with the broader treatment team. Candidates must be able to physically engage with residents and manage a flexible schedule that may include weekends.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate therapeutic recreation programs for youth
Promote life skills training through structured activities
Coordinate participation in campus clubs and organizations
Maintain recreation equipment and oversee high ropes courses
Complete daily documentation in electronic medical record systems

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Recreation TherapyCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)CPR CertificationCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingValid Driver's License

About Youth Villages, Inc

youthvillages.org

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

1986

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Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and their families live successfully. The organization provides a range of evidence-based, family-focused services including residential treatment, intensive in-home therapy, foster care, adoption support, and transition services for young adults aging out of foster care. With over 35 years of experience, Youth Villages serves more than 50,000 children and young adults annually across 30 states through direct services, partnerships, and advocacy in child welfare and children's mental health systems.