Recreational Therapist

Description - External

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Recreational Therapist I (RT
1) to work at the Wrentham Developmental Center developing and implementing therapeutic goals and objectives for recreational services. RT 1 is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recreation activities, including the pool, based on individuals' interests and abilities.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

• Develop and implement support plan by selecting recreation activities designed to successfully achieve goals and objectives.
• Assess consumer’s needs for therapeutic goals and objectives for recreational development and determine the methods of instruction to be used.
• Ensure engagement of meaningful activities to meet individual’s recreational and day program goals.
• Participate in температуры data collection and documentation on progress.
• Program development based on Individual assessments and Individual Service Plan (ISP) data.

• Basic computer knowledge needed.
• Prior experience working in a recreational program setting.
• Experience with assessments/documentation.
• Experience with correlation of data.
• Program Development experience.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Wrentham, MA

• Full Time - 40 Hours
• Working: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. foránu 4 days and 1 evening from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. per week.
• Days off:
  Sunday and Monday

The evening shift will be coordinated with your supervisor to meet the needs of the Department. Flexibility required.

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectualpherical developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7 B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./dds

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http:///cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint‑based check.
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As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college‑level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division ’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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