We are currently seeking a Per Diem – Recreational Therapist for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Schedule: Varies between Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, between 8-15 hours a week)

Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans and directs recreational programs for residents
• Organizes according to residents capabilities, needs and interests
• Encourages participation in leisure activities
• Prepares reports describing individual resident response to recreational activities and reactions to the therapeutic program
• Prepares and posts a month in advance the planned recreational program for the residents
• Conducts individual assessment sessions to further optimize resident's mental and physical well- being
• Obtains data from case records, staff family members and residents themselves to gauge capabilities, needs and interests
• Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health promoting leisure efforts, such as sports, games, arts and grafts and gardening
• Observes and records residents participation and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed
• Submits reports to treatment teams to reflect residents and evidence of progress or regression

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum six months to one year experience working with youth experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or significant behavioral changes
• Valid Driver's license required.

Certification from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists preferred.

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AGENCY MISSION:

• Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people, especially the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, and by responding to the corporeal and material needs of those it serves with sincere Christian compassion. The activities of Catholic Charities are inspired and governed by its faith in Jesus Christ, the examples of Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and to have those it serves experience the redemptive power of God’s mercy.