Recreational Therapy Aide

Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs. With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives.


If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you. The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education. 


Origami’s core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion. If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami’s Human Resources team to learn more about the employment experience at Origami Rehabilitation! HR@origamirehab.org



Opportunity Summary:
Join the Origami team as a Recreational Therapy Aide and make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives! Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and in close collaboration with the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), you'll provide exceptional care and support tailored to each client's treatment plan and program curriculum. Your role is pivotal in fostering clients' independence through structured individual and group interventions, both onsite and in the community. Effective, timely communication with all stakeholders is essential, reflecting the organization’s mission, vision, and core values. Enhance the quality of life and therapeutic outcomes for our clients. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
Benefits & Rewards

• Flexible scheduling (4, 10 hour days or 5, 8 hour days)
• No holidays
• No on-call expectations
• Minimal Travel (less than 5%, within 15-mile radius)
• Generous Paid Time Off (144 hours of PTO accrues annually! Increases after 4 years.)
• Paid Holidays (64 hours of holiday pay each year!)
• Regular employment, consistent pay
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Retirement Contributions (with no vesting schedule!)
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Support
• 100% Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Access to Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Access to additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid New Parent Leave
• Paid New Grandparent Leave
• Paid on the job training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential for student loans to be forgiven!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-sponsored Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) education and credentialing
• Employer provided liability coverage

Responsibilities (full job description provided prior to interview)

• Promote positive morale among peers by modeling and encouraging effective teamwork and communications.
• Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of program policies, procedures, and assigned client treatment plans.
• Maintain working knowledge of each assigned client, including level of engagement, and strategies to maximize participation.
• Ensure clients are prepared for programs and have the necessary support for successful participation, not limited to medications, dietary restrictions, behavioral concerns, and client safety.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic methods, equipment, positioning, and make appropriate adaptations to recreation interventions and equipment as recommended by the CTRS.
• Monitor and report relevant observations regarding program participation, psychosocial skills, behaviors, and functional status. Report changes to the CTRS and interdisciplinary team as appropriate with suggestions for modifications. Immediately reports safety concerns to CTRS.
• Provide transportation and lead community-based activities while providing direction, organization, and problem solving for safety and maximum functional participation from the clients.
• Implement plans of care for clients as developed by the CTRS and maintain consistent communication regarding client care needs.
• Promote client participation in recreational interventions through education and communication of opportunities, including regular check-ins with clients who are not actively engaging in group programming
• Document progress notes and service billings in a timely manner and in accordance with procedure to provide complete documentation for client charts.
• Collaborate with involved staff to ensure consistent follow-through of recreational interventions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• One to six months of related experience and/or training preferred
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License
• Certification in the employer's Training Curriculum including AED, CPR, and First Aid (provided after hire)

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel or crawl, and taste or smell. Accommodated alternatives are acceptable if they accomplish the necessary essential tasks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Origami is an At-Will Employer. By submitting an application, you grant Origami Rehabilitation permission to contact the identified employers, references, and educational institutions to verify the information provided within this application. I further understand that any dishonest, false or incomplete answers or information on this application or subsequent interviews are grounds for immediate dismissal. Due to the nature of our work, should you be offered a conditional offer of employment a background check, fingerprinting, physical, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report check are required prior to start date. Should you need assistance in completing this application for any reason please contact a member of the human resources department at hr@origamirehab.org. We would be happy to assist you personally.