Kid Zone Site Lead
About Us
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking skilled and highly qualified candidates for the position of Recreational Therapist.
This position is responsible for providing inclusion support on a city wide level in the 29 Denver recreation centers by implementing the Therapeutic Recreation process as well as program planning and implementation for people with disabilities.
About Our Job
Endures the delivery of quality recreational therapy services by identifying patients/client needs and developing quality Therapeutic Recreation programs, through knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation principles and practices sufficient to be able to evaluate and treat persons and design therapeutic programs.
Designs and implements therapeutic programs to restore patient function using a variety of physical, cognitive, social, behavioral, emotional and leisure activities.
Instructs patients/clients in various sports, arts, crafts, leisure skills, other recreational activities and community resources to be utilized after discharge.
May assist in the purchasing and maintenance of adaptive equipment and supplies.
General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to recreation programming and participation.
About You
Baccalaureate Degree supplemented with mandated course work in therapeutic recreation plus required supportive courses.
You must provide college transcripts to be considered . Faxed to ATTN: Recreational Therapists 720-913-5992 or attach to your application as your RESUME.
About Everything Else
Grade 807O
Test- Matrix Evaluation
Must have a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification from NCTRC or possess this certification by the completion of the probationary period.
Must posses a current CPR and First Aid certification by the completion of the probationary period.
Completion of the National Defensive Van Driving certification by the completion of the probationary period.
The Denver Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. Successful candidates must be able to successfully complete this criminal background investigation.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on line at www.denvergov.org.
Questions? Contact Francine Crusan at 720-913-5646, or francine.crusan@ci.denver.co.us
For more information regarding Denver Parks and Recreation, please visit our website www.denvergov.org/parks_recreation
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Information provided on the application / resume is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered, and additional information that is not listed on either the application or an attached resume may not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application and attached resumes.
• I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application / resume will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
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Describe your experience as a Recreational Therapist
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What are the most important aspects of a therapeutic process and how do you see your role of Recreational Therapists in a community setting?
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Explain how ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) can affect or impact recreation programming.
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How have you evaluated the effectiveness of a program you have developed and implemented
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How did you find out about this opportunity?
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