Variable Therapeutic Recreation Intern

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire
General understanding of different disabilities and experience working with individuals with disabilities
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Current senior undergraduate or graduate student in the process of obtaining a degree from an accredited college or university in Therapeutic Recreation, special education, adaptive Physical Education, or a related field and working to complete NCTRC requirements
Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher in Therapeutic Recreation coursework

Assist with planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and completing documentation on selected programs
Provide services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, behavioral challenges, mental health challenges, and older adults
Conduct assessments and identify appropriate goals for participants
Conduct a case-study on one to two participants
Plan and implement in-services and training
Assist in monitoring program registrations, participant and staff feedback, and updated participant information
Become familiar with TR Program policies and procedures and participate in department, team and staff meetings
Complete one special project during the internship experience, which will be determined by the supervisor and the intern
Assist with planning Camp Paha and summer programming
Be directly involved in running Camp Paha by assisting with planning for the summer, assisting groups with camper care, assisting Camp Directors with administrative aspects of camp, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a selected camper, attending and assisting counselors on field trips and swim outings, assisting specialists in planning and implementing activities with different groups and assisting with the Camp Care program.

Work cooperatively and have good communication with staff, participants, parents/caregivers, and agencies affiliated with the TR Program
Good organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with and without direct supervision
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a professional manner
Ability to plan, develop and implement programs
Access to a reliable mode of transportation in order to get to assigned and varying day, evening and weekend work sites
Ability to follow written, demonstrated and oral instructions
Ability to work with the public, co-workers and participants regarding requests, conflicts and complaints
Ability to instruct and lead individuals or groups in a variety of recreation programs and settings
Have knowledge of how to use basic computer programs, technology, and office machines
Basic core knowledge of different techniques for a variety of recreation activities and programs
Ability to use assessments to develop individual plans and document progress of participants
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public
Ability to take initiative in asking questions, performing tasks and in leadership and supervision of participants