Overview
Recreational Therapist/ Recreation Service Provider Jobs in Vernon County, WI at New Leaf Recreational Therapy LLC
About Us:
New Leaf Recreation Therapy LLC provides personalized, community-based recreational therapy for children and youth through the CLTS program. We focus on promoting growth, independence, and joy through meaningful leisure activities.
Job Description:
We are seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Recreation Therapy Providers. This contractor role is ideal for professionals with experience working with children.
Recreation Therapy Providers work 1:1 with children in their homes and communities to deliver structured, goal-based recreational activities. Sessions may include: outdoor adventures, sports, arts & crafts, games, social skill-building, life skills practice, and sensory-friendly activities.
You will follow individualized goals and help children increase independence, strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and engage meaningfully in their communities.
Who This Position Is Good For
You may be a great fit if you have experience in:
- Recreation therapy, recreation assistant
- Childcare, youth work, or mentoring
- Special education or behavioral support
- Psychology, social work, counseling
- Physical education, coaching, or sports instruction
- Art, music, or movement-based instruction
- Human services, community programming, outdoor recreation
- Camp counseling or after-school programs
Hours
This position allows for flexible scheduling based on the client’s availability.
Qualifications
✔ Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or other qualifying degree
✔ Ability to engage clients of all ages and functioning levels in recreational activity in order to restore, remediate and rehabilitate
✔ Proficiency in computer use, independent organization and self-management, and communication skills
Responsibilities
✔ Perform thorough evaluations to assess clients’ individual needs of each client and set measurable objectives.
✔ Plan, organize, and facilitate recreational activities/interventions intended to improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, as well as leisure education/skill development.
✔ Design community reintegration activities to assist the client receiving services.
✔ Monitor progress and adjust to treatment plan accordingly.
✔ Document weekly progress for clients’ treatment plans, recognize/initiate discharge and discharge planning as needed.
✔ Communicate with family members treatment plan goals, objectives, and progress
✔ Assist the client in understanding their strengths, needs, and limitations.
✔ Communicate with community organizations, acting as a liaison, to identify community resources (i.e. transportation, programming, etc.), to facilitate and promote an active leisure lifestyle for each client.
✔ Apply professional knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice.
✔ Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics.
✔ Attend, participate in, and/or conduct internal staff development programs. Obtain continuing education as required by company policy. Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
✔ Perform supplemental duties as assigned according to client, office and/or program needs.
Requirements
- Experience working with children/teens or individuals with disabilities
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel within your service area
- Ability to work independently and follow activity plans
- Must have regular access to a computer
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Must pass required background checks
- Willingness to obtain personal liability insurance (contractor requirement)
Preferred but not required:
- Experience in recreation, therapeutic activities, behavior support, or human services
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Title: Recreational Therapist/ Recreation Service Provider
Company: New Leaf Recreational Therapy LLC
Location: Vernon County, WI
