State of Missouri is hiring: Recreation/Music Therapist-Rehab Services (0470522

Recreation/Music Therapist-Rehab Services (0470522)

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Job Location: This position will be located at 1000 E. 24th St. KCMO 64108.

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is entry‑level professional recreational therapy work involving the assessment, instruction, evaluation, and supervision of clients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic/rehabilitative program.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers therapeutic recreational activities in individual or group settings adapted to meet client needs and abilities as part of a treatment/rehabilitation program for a unit or treatment/rehabilitation area.
• Evaluates clients’ functioning level reflecting physical, social, mental, and emotional needs, abilities, and interest for placement in a recreational treatment program.
• Confers with medical and interdisciplinary treatment staff regarding implementing clients’ recreational programs based on needs, abilities, and interests.
• Instructs and supervises clients in a wide variety of leisure activities such as active sports, group games, dramatics, arts and crafts projects, dancing, and other related activities; observes and reports on progress.Organizes, stimulates, and encourages participation in planned individual and group activities; conducts special seasonal events and programs.
• Supervises and/or trains Activity Aides, volunteers, students, and direct care staff in recreational activities.Promotes cooperative assistance in meeting social and physical needs of clients through frequent interaction with other health, social service, and community groups.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in recreation activities; requisitions materials.
• Exercises independence and discretion in carrying out assignments in conformance with program objectives and professional standards; supervision is received from a higher‑level therapist who reviews work through progress reports, client record reviews, and/or direct observation.
• Performs other related work as assigned. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrives to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.

Key Skills

• Introductory knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational therapy and the ability to apply them.
• Introductory knowledge of the techniques, methods, and goals of individual and group recreational activities.
• Introductory knowledge of the problems and behaviors of persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or physical disabilities.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and participate in therapeutic recreational activities.
• Ability to observe clients’ progress and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic techniques and practices used in the rehabilitation/treatment of clients.
• Ability to teach the principles, practices, and techniques of recreational therapy to staff, volunteers, and students.
• Ability to operate and make minor adjustments and repairs to standard recreational therapy equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy; OR in Recreation with a minimum of 9 earned credit hours in Recreational Therapy.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Art Therapy, or a closely related field; and one or more years of professional experience in therapeutic recreation.

Qualifications Required

• Successful or higher on most recent performance appraisal.
• No disciplinary action in the previous 12 months.
• Employee must be current in mandatory training requirements and department job‑specific competencies.
• Being current in policies will be a consideration in selecting the most qualified candidate for awarding positions.
• Have not received a successful bid for a posting within the last ninety (90) days.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.