logo

JobNob

Your Career. Our Passion.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist


Mecklenburg County


Location

Huntersville, NC | United States


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services is excited add a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to the team! This position will be responsible for providing community-based, goal oriented, and objective-driven recreation and leisure programs for individuals with disabilities. The incumbent will also perform individual client assessments and evaluate and assess community programming needs. In addition, this position will educate, advocate and support inclusion services across Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. The selected candidate must currently have credentials that include Licensed Recreational Therapist (North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure) and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation) certification. This position will work a varying schedule including days, evenings and weekends based on business needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
No experience required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications:  

Computer Skills:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:


Skills:

Abilities:


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.


Job tags

Holiday workFull timeTemporary workInternshipLocal areaFlexible hoursAfternoon shift


Salary

$45.55k - $59.79k

All rights reserved