Recreational Activities Coordinator 2024

Job title:

Recreational Activities Coordinator 2024

Company

State of Wyoming

Job description

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Join our team at the Wyoming State Hospital and fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a career in state government. The city of Evanston is a small Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. Evanston’s area is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.This position provides direct recreation therapy interventions to patients in a psychiatric hospital in group and individual modalities.Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / / 307-444-0791ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Completes Recreation Therapy Assessments to develop treatment programming relevant to the interests and needs of the person served.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conducts therapeutic interventions and activities which are relevant to persons served.
• Documents information relevant to persons served.
• Maintains therapeutic facilities and troubleshoots difficulties as they arise.
• Follows ATRA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

QualificationsPREFERENCES:Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of experience working with serious, persistent mentally ill patients.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field.
Preference may be given to applicants who are Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) by NCTRC.KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of group facilitation techniques and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation Treatment models and Theories.
• Assessments.
• Treatment plan development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at a Recreational Activities Specialist.OREducation & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in recreational therapy) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Recreational Activities SpecialistCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/life/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• We participate in

. * Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.

• Recreational Activities Department Contact: Kathy Argyle – 307-444-0688

Supplemental Information048-Department of Health – Behavioral Health Division – Wyoming State HospitalClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!to learn more!01(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate’s Degree
• Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
• Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03(HSRA09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Recreation Therapy? Experience definition: (Experience in recreation therapy, or physical education)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.05(HSRA09) Are you a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and do you posses a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)?

• Yes
• No

06Do you have one or more years of experience working with serious persistent mentally ill patients?

• Yes
• No

07Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

08(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09(A1) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus10(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.11(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran – DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

Expected salary

$29.7 – 33 per hour

Location

Evanston, WY

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:30:53 GMT

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