Therapeutic Recreation Service Technician - Lifestyle Wellness (Billings, MT)

Description

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a therapeutic recreation service technician.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently in assigned location/ region
• Ability to travel via personal vehicle or AWARE vehicle to client or service area
• Experience leading and instructing participants in gaining life skills
• Experience in planning and leading recreational activities
• Implements interventions that are sensitive to the client age, cultural background, stage of development, limitations of disabling conditions, skill and experience level.
• Role model by demonstrating and engaging in activities alongside client to help promote positive lifestyle skills
• Assist TRPD in creating protocols for interventions that include short term goals and criteria for assignment
• Observe client response to intervention to verbally communicate and collaborate with TRPD and treatment team members
• Document outcomes of the intervention in EHR per policy to provide evidence for TRPD needed for evaluation of TR program effectiveness.
• At time of transition or discharge, provides TRPD with client information to assist in formulating a transition/ discharge plan.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• High School Diploma or HSE is required, along with past employment experience.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must have an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE’s benefits include:

• Annual raises
• Tuition Advancement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.