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Recreation Therapy Program Coordinator for Camp Kostopulos

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The position of Program Coordinator entails but is not limited to the planning, implementation, logistical responsibilities and overall coordination of the year round recreation and leisure education programs for Kostopulos Dream Foundation's Camp Kostopulos. The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and training staff, implementing and supervising activity programs.

Job Description

Camp Kostopulos is a non-profit year round recreation and leisure education provider. It has a forty year history of providing a variety of activities for not only Utah residents with special needs but people from around the country. The Kostopulos Dream Foundation has a strong activity foundation using a Therapeutic Recreation philosophy. It's located at 2500 Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108. Visit the web site at www.campk.org. Resumes can be sent to Gary Ethington.

Sun Valley Adaptive Sports: HG Program Coordinator

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

SVAS is seeking a full time program coordinator to assist in management of the Higher Ground program for wounded veterans. This position will provide opportunities to be outdoors and leading therapeutic activities such as adaptive snowsports, fly fishing, water sports and so much more. Applicant must have a exceptional communication skills and proficiency with all Microsoft programs and BS in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred, but not required. Must be an advanced skier/boarder and various experience in the other outdoor sports and recreation. Salary and benefits vary depending on experience.

Please contact Cara Barrett via email with resume or questions. NO calls please.

Center For Change: Full-time Recreation Therapist

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The Center is seeking a Full-time Recreation Therapist to collaborate with the Center's multidisciplinary treatment team in providing leisure-skill building, service learning, and outdoor leisure education experiences to patients.

The Center's Philosophy:
The Center's philosophy on treating eating disorders focuses on providing patients with opportunities to explore feelings and expand their sense of self through meaningful recreation therapy experiences.

Responsibilities:
Plan and implement recreation therapy interventions including leisure-skill building, outdoor leisure education, service learning, and ropes and challenge courses; transport patients to and from off-campus activities; process experiences and report outcomes in progress notes.

Benefits of working at Center for Change:
Center for Change is respected for its programs, progressive outlook, and for its major contributions in research and treatment in the field of eating disorders. Recreation Therapists will benefit from the opportunity to work side by side with a team of professionals, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, dietitians, and other professionals who have extensive experience treating eating disorders in specialty inpatient and outpatient programs. Recreation Therapists will gain hands-on experience in how to successfully work with eating-disordered clients, and will find the opportunity to work in a warm and friendly setting where they can see the progress patients are making a rewarding experience.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy; Current National CTRS certification and TRS Licensure in the State of Utah: Recreation Therapists are required to transport patients using company vehicles. To qualify to drive company vehicles Recreation Therapists must consent to a driving record check, and must: be at least 20 years of age; have a valid driver license; have no more than 2 at-fault accidents in the past three (3) years; have no more than 3 moving violations during the past three (3) years; and, have no driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influcence (DUI) convictions.

Salary:
Dependent upon experience

Full-time Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance; Flexibal Spending Accounts; 401(k) Retirements Savings Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Vacation, and Medical Leave.

TO APPLY: go to http://centerforchange.com/site/employment.php --select the Recreation Therapist job opening and complete the on-line application. Please attach your resume in MS Word format. Thank you.

Patton State Hospital: Recreation Therapist

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Our department consists of approximately 95 Therapists that are diverse, energetic, and holistic in providing their treatment. However, our service is continuing to expand and we have additional positions to fill in order to serve 1500 individuals (patients) residing in our facility. We operate under the recovery philosophy which emphasizes evidence based practices as well as providing a self-empowering environment that instills hope in the individuals we serve. Additional Details