Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Recreational Therapist. This full-time position is based out of the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, IL.
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?
Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!
Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve.
Paid Training Available!
Summary Of Duties
Applies recreation therapy principles and techniques to plan, organize and implement adapted programs and special events for the Philip Center clients and students
Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team regarding the clients goals, outcomes, programming and needs
Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Who We Are
Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.
Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Each and every employees job contributes to Marklunds vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what its like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.
As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.
Are you ready to contribute to Marklunds mission and vision, and become an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?
Apply Today!
Similar Industry Titles And Keywords
Recreation Therapist, CTRS
Qualifications
Required Experience:
Must be certified (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Association
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements
Benefits
When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:
Full-Time Employees
Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Short -Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)*
*School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
Tuition Reimbursement
Extended Sick Bank
7 Paid Holidays per Year
Full-Time And Part-Time Employee Benefits
Competitive pay
Credit Union Membership
Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
Marklund matches up to 5%
Ways we appreciate YOU
Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
Thanksgiving Turkey
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU
We promote from within whenever possible
You are paid while you train:
In-House Training Programs
Leadership Training Program
Employee Workshops on a variety of topics
Benefits/Programs subject to change.
Keyword: Recreation Therapist,CTRS
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