Recreation Therapy Supervisor

(Therapist II)

Job Description: Southside Virginia Training Center (SVTC), a residential facility located near Petersburg, VA, is recruiting for a Recreation Therapy Supervisor (Therapist II).  SVTC’s primary mission is to provide quality, person-centered health and habilitative services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.  In pursuing the person-centered approach, staff from various disciplines work as a team with the individual and his/her authorized representative to address the individual needs, goals, choices and preferences.

This day-shift position: provides planning, coordination, and evaluation of Recreation Therapy Departmental Supports for individuals supported; responsible for managing the activities of professional staff in the provision of recreation supports; develops and implements training modules, assesses staff training needs, assists in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budget and serves as consultant and liaison on matters related to recreation and leisure supports; evaluates the skills, abilities and interests of individuals to determine their individual/therapeutic needs; develops and supervises implementation of therapeutic and individualized outcome based plans; provides opportunities for individuals to participate in activities on and off campus; oversees and coordinates Welfare Budget and PFA expenditures for ordering and securing therapeutic and age appropriate materials and equipment for programs and activities; and serves as member of the Interdisciplinary Team for assigned individuals.

Requirements:  Must have: strong supervisory and program monitoring background; knowledge of therapeutic recreational activities, their development and implementation for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities; ability to manage employees, work independently and within a team setting.  A B.S./B.A. degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy is also required. 

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (C.T.R.S.) preferred (or eligible to obtain within 12 months).  Experience with management of professional and para-professional staff, working with individuals with intellectual /developmental disabilities in therapeutic recreational activities, and developing / monitoring program supports for special populations is also preferred.  A valid driver’s license is a plus.

Salary Range: $31,352.00 - $64,347.00, Pay Band 4

How to apply: Apply on-line with the new Recruitment Management System (RMS). Only accepting on-line applications. The web site is https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.

Close Date:  Open Until Filled

Southside Virginia Training Center

Human Resource Office

Building #78

P.O. Box 4030

Petersburg, Virginia 23803

804-524-7405

EOE/AA/ADA/Tobacco Free Facility

Drug Screen and Criminal Background check required