Position Opening at UNH

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Position

Northeast Passage, Program of the University of New Hampshire

www.nepassage.org

Job Description:

Northeast Passage is a freestanding Therapeutic Recreation

program. It is a fast passed environment with a varied schedule that can include evenings and weekends. The team at Northeast Passage works closely together to provide progressive community based Therapeutic Recreation services, with each team member carrying significant responsibilities.

Therapist will provide therapeutic recreation services to clients in their homes, communities and school systems. Therapist will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients with disabilities. Therapist will have significant autonomy and will often work alone with clients in the field, providing hands on interventions related to adapted recreation and life skills. Therapist will be responsible for billing, progress notes and other communication with contracting agencies. Therapist will also be responsible for planning and conducting adaptive sports and recreation programs for groups of people with disabilities. 　

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Minimum of two years experience in the field, four years preferred

Current NCTRC certification and eligible for Recreation Therapy Licensure in NH

Strong interpersonal skills and able to adapt to a wide range of people and settings

Strong written and oral communication skills

Working knowledge of a wide range of adaptive sports and adaptive equipment

Excellent problem solving skills 　

Self motivated, team player

Well organized

Benefits: competitive salary, university benefits including vacation and sick time, healthcare, educational benefits, 403b retirement opportunity.

For a more comprehensive job description or to apply, visit

https://jobs.usnh.edu

　

Cover letter and resume may be electronically attached with application. 　Computer access/assistance is available at the Human Resources Office, 2 Leavitt Lane, Durham, NH 03824 or call 603-862-0501 (TTY Users 603-862-3227).