Rehabilitation Therapist - Job# 19
Waterbury, CT
Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm
$50,000/ year salary
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for developing and supervising specialized programs that target individualized treatment goals. Duties include planning, organizing, developing, maintaining, promoting, operating and managing therapeutic recreation art, music, and movement programming.

• Provide supervision and guidance to Youth Mentors with therapeutic recreation
• Develop specialized programs that target youth’s specific treatment goals
• Reinforce and role model youth’s individual treatment plan
• Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention as needed
• Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries
• Plan and lead organized activities including art, music and movement
• Coordinate activities with Youth Mentors and assure that they are adhering to scheduled planned activities
• Engage contracted providers and or volunteers to assist with activities as necessary
• Provide transportation to clients and families as needed
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
• Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
• Regular and consistent attendance

SCHEDULE AND RATE OF PAY:

• Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:00pm
• $50,000 salary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience in training in therapeutic recreation preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth experiencing mental or emotional challenges
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

ABOUT CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.