***I have two open full-time Recreational Therapist positions at the hospital working with psychiatric or geriatric clients/patients. Can we post them on the TRAGSL website for free? We would like to get the word out in our local community to see if anyone might be interested. Thanks!
Maria Miskovic MSW, LCSW
Director of Social Services
St. Alexius Hospital
(314)865-7048
maria.miskovic@sahstl.com
***I have a full time activity assistant position at Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur. If you know anyone that is interested, have them give me a call or fax over a resume.
Kenya Galloway, Activity Director
Delmar Gardens of Creve Couer
850 Country Manor Lane
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314/4346-5900 phone
314/434-3927 fax
****St. Elizabeth's Hospital
211 S. Third St.
Belleville, Il 62220
Recreation Therapist
Behavioral Health Services
4 days/week (3 days--8-4:30 and 1 day 11-7:30)
Contact person: Mike Conley, Director
ph number: 618/234-2120 ext. 1839
Fax number: 618/222-4761
Any other questions, you can call me.
Christy Koenigstein
Recreation Therapist-8 Rehab
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
618/234-2120 ext. 1519
***IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS – Therapeutic Recreation
St. Louis Society for the Physically Disabled (aka St. Louis Society; www.stlsociety.org), serving children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities since 1927, has immediate openings for the following two full-time positions:
I. Adult Community Training Specialist (CTS)
Works with other Community Training Specialists in organizing and supervising community-wide social, recreational, and vocational activities for adults with a wide variety of physical and developmental disabilities. The CTS will help individuals in the development and utilization of their abilities
Duties include:
-recruit participants
-staff programs developed by self and participants
-supervise part-time staff and volunteers on programs
-obtain and organize necessary information on participants
-develop, track, and report necessary goals and outcomes
-help survey participants regarding program effectiveness
-work with Transportation Coordinator to ensure prompt and efficient transportation for participants
-establish and maintain relationships with adult participants
-other duties as deemed necessary
II Youth Coordinator/Adult Community Training Specialist
A. YOUTH COORDINATOR (approx 60%)
Coordinate (plan, promote, implement) all phases of St. Louis Society Youth Programming
§ One-week Summer Sports Camp
§ Year-round community recreation programming
§ After-school programming
Duties include:
-monitor budget
-recruit participants
-recruit and train part-time staff
-staff programs when necessary
-obtain and organize necessary information on participants
-work/communicate with funding sources
-develop, track, and report goals and outcomes to funding sources
-assist Executive Director and the Director of Development in providing necessary information for fund-raisng purposes
-survey participants and parents regarding program effectiveness
-work with Transportation Coordinator to ensure prompt and efficient transportation for participants
-establish and maintain relationships with youth, parents, and peers.
-other duties as deemed necessary
B. ADULT COMMUNITY TRAINING SPECIALIST (approx 40%)
Works with other St. Louis Society Community Training Specialists in organizing and supervising small-group community-based activities for adults with a wide variety of physical and developmental disabilities. The CTS will help individuals in the development and utilization of their abilities so that they may become increasingly more confident, self-sufficient and independent.
Duties include:
-recruit participants
-staff programs developed by self and participants
-supervise part-time staff and volunteers on programs
-obtain and organize necessary information on participants
-develop, track, and report necessary goals and outcomes
-help survey participants regarding program effectiveness
-work with Transportation Coordinator to ensure prompt and efficient transportation for participants
-establish and maintain relationships with adult participants
-other duties as deemed necessary
JOB REQUIREMENTS and NOTES:
-Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED
-Education/Experience in working with individuals with physical disabilities preferred but not required
-Commitment to helping and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities
-Ability to work as part of a team
-Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-Ability to develop/track goals and outcomes
-Occasional evening and weekend work
-Must have own transportation
-Basic Math/Financial Skills and Understanding: The ability to put together a budget and make necessary adjustments in accordance with that budget (Note: Assistance provided)
-Flexible schedule
-Excellent benefits
Send resume/references to St. Louis Society, Attn: Barb Crites; 1187 Corporate Lake Drive, #100; St. Louis, MO 63132. barbc@stlsociety.org / 314-989-1188, ext. 18/ www.stlsociety.org
****North County Inclusive Recreation Partnership Position Available
North County Regional Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation
· If you are interested in assisting various community parks and recreation departments at any time with occasional 1:1 support during programs, contact Craig Strohbeck (314.963.8684) or Terri Johnson (314.835.6157). Most of these services are as needed and can be contracted for the specified period of time
National Job Search Directory for TR
The cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Bridgeton, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, and St. Ann are seeking qualified applicants for the full time position of North County Regional Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation. The successful candidate will identify persons with disabilities interested in participating in existing Parks and Recreation Programs in the North County Region Cities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, develop, and implement a marketing strategy to promote and publicize inclusive recreational programs.
- Prepare and present information to targeted populations, parents, caregivers, and social service organizations of persons with developmental disabilities. Writes promotional literature encouraging persons with disabilities to utilize their local Parks and Recreation Department programs/ activities.
- Initiates, manages, and coordinates the inclusion of persons with disabilities into existing recreation and leisure programs, and monitors the effectiveness of inclusive recreational programming in order to ensure success and quality services.
- Recruits, when necessary, volunteers/companions for participants with disabilities who need assistance in order to successfully participate in activities and programs. Assists the participant(s) in securing needed services and/or adaptive equipment.
- Provides In-Service training and consultation for participating Parks and Recreational Staff of participating Cities, and acts as a topic expert and resource person to all city staff regarding developmental disability issues.
Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Education, or related field; with professional certification preferred. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, through knowledge of the American’s with Disabilities Act, and have experience with individuals with disabilities.
Starting Salary: $38,000-45,000 depending upon experience and qualifications
Closing Date: September 5, 2008
To apply: Send resume to: Hazelwood Parks and Recreation, Attn: Chris Durbin, 8969 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042, or Email: cmdurbin@hazelwoodmo.org
***Full-Time Recreational Therapist I position at St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Physical Education, Art Therapy, or a closely related field. Schedule is usually Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 4:30 with some occasional flexible hours. Opening is in an all-male program consisting of those with both a mental illness and personality disorders (mostly antisocial). Must be able to qualify as a Recreational Therapist I on the merit system, which can be done at http://www.ease.mo.gov/index.shtml Send resumes to Melissa.DeMoss@dmh.mo.gov or to Melissa DeMoss; SLPRC; 5300 Arsenal Street; St. Louis, MO 63139.
***If there are any graduates interested they may contact me at 785-295-8497. I appreciate your assistance with this. We don’t have a TR program at any area universities, and there are more jobs than there are available students. Thanks.
Bette Lopez CTRS
Outpatient Case Manager
Rehab Services
St. Francis Health Center
