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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
The Bindu Institute supports wounded warriors living with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, or other neurological conditions. We partner with warriors long-term, helping them navigate their personal paths to independence. Our interdisciplinary approach promotes wellness, connection, and empowerment through meaningful community engagement and structured support.
Position Summary:
The Recreational Therapist will play a vital role in helping clients re-engage with life through purposeful leisure, wellness, and community-based activities. This role combines the therapeutic benefits of recreation with direct functional support, building on each individual’s strengths and aligning with their personal goals. You’ll use recreation as a tool for rehabilitation, community reintegration, and life satisfaction, while also supporting areas like household management, communication, and self-advocacy.
The Recreational Therapist will play a vital role in helping clients re-engage with life through purposeful leisure, wellness, and community-based activities. This role combines the therapeutic benefits of recreation with direct functional support, building on each individual’s strengths and aligning with their personal goals. You’ll use recreation as a tool for rehabilitation, community reintegration, and life satisfaction, while also supporting areas like household management, communication, and self-advocacy.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement recreational therapy interventions in alignment with each client's individualized care plan.
- Design and facilitate leisure activities that support emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and physical wellness.
- Support clients in re-integrating into their communities by participating in social, volunteer, educational, and recreational activities.
- Teach and promote independent use of adaptive equipment and community resources for accessible recreation.
- Foster positive social skills and build confidence through one-on-one and small group recreational engagement.
- Encourage client-led choices and empower informed decision-making related to activities, schedules, and personal growth.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support therapeutic goals across life domains.
- Provide support for basic life skills (budgeting, household routines, healthy habits) as part of holistic care.
- Offer assistance with safe mobility in both home and community environments.
- Transport clients as needed to community-based activities, ensuring safety and fostering independence.
- Deliver consistent, clear documentation of client progress and participation in Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Attend required team meetings, in-service trainings, and professional development sessions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred.
- State Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
- 1–2 years' experience working with adults with TBI or developmental disabilities required.
- Familiarity with therapeutic interventions focused on wellness, motivation, and social engagement.
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance (100/300/50 coverage with business use).
- Ability to lift 25–80 lbs regularly.
- Clear results on criminal background and driving record checks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the care team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage and work-related expenses reimbursed
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (varies based on client needs)
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