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LeahHSSNP

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Date: Jun 2, 2008

Recreation Therapist Position Open

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	CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER Career Service Authority 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412, Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building Denver, CO 80202 http://www.denvergov.org/jobs
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Recreational Therapist

An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY
$39,426.00 - $62,903.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 05/31/08

CLOSING DATE: 06/14/08

THE POSITION

DenverParks and Recreation is seeking skilled and highly qualified candidates for the position of Recreational Therapist.

This position is responsible for providing inclusion support on a city wide level in the 29 Denver recreation centers by implementing the Therapeutic Recreation process as well as program planning and implementation for people with disabilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Endures the delivery of quality recreational therapy services by identifying patients/client needs and developing quality Therapeutic Recreation programs, through knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation principles and practices sufficient to be able to evaluate and treat persons and design therapeutic programs.

Designs and implements therapeutic programs to restore patient function using a variety of physical, cognitive, social, behavioral, emotional and leisure activities.

Instructs patients/clients in various sports, arts, crafts, leisure skills, other recreational activities and community resources to be utilized after discharge.

May assist in the purchasing and maintenance of adaptive equipment and supplies.

General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to recreation programming and participation. QUALIFICATIONS

Baccalaureate Degree supplemented with mandated course work in therapeutic recreation plus required supportive courses.

You must provide college transcripts to be considered. Faxed to ATTN: Recreational Therapists 720-913-5992 or attach to your application as your RESUME. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Grade 807O
Test- Matrix Evaluation

Must have a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification from NCTRC or possess this certification by the completion of the probationary period.

Must posses a current CPR and First Aid certification by the completion of the probationary period.

Completion of the National Defensive Van Driving certification by the completion of the probationary period.

The Denver Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. Successful candidates must be able to successfully complete this criminal background investigation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on line at www.denvergov.org.

Questions? Contact Francine Crusan at 720-913-5646, or francine.crusan@ci.denver.co.us

For more information regarding DenverParks and Recreation, please visit our website www.denvergov.org/parks_recreation

RESUMES MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.denvergov.org/jobs

EXAM #04085
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

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Leah E. Huffer Solomon

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