Variable Therapeutic Recreation Intern

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. PAY RATE: $15.71/hour General Description:  The Therapeutic Recreation Intern will assist in providing goal-oriented leisure programs for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 2 through adult, including but not limited to athletic opportunities, specialty classes, social engagements, community outings, and a summer day-camp. This internship experience will address all NCTRC Job Task Analysis areas through various areas of programming and prepare interns for both the NCTRC Certification Exam as well as entry-level Therapeutic Recreation positions.  Please provide the following information on your application.   Transcripts  Resume  Cover letter  2 letters of recommendation  Goals of the TR Internship Experience   Provide a meaningful and practical experience for the intern under CTRS supervision, including periodic evaluation and feedback.  Provide an opportunity for the student to leave a lasting impact on the Lakewood Therapeutic Recreation program through completion of a special project.  Provide a professional experience that fulfills the educational requirements of the University while working with the student’s University internship supervisor.  Provide an opportunity for the student to experience all aspects of the community-based Therapeutic Recreation experience.  Provide an opportunity to interact with and work with individuals of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities.  To provide opportunities to develop direct leadership and supervisory skills.  Benefits and Compensation   Interns may access any of the four recreation centers during their internship.  Interns are  strongly  encouraged to carry their own medical insurance during their internship as well as liability insurance.  MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The intern will assist with planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and completing documentation on selected programs.  The intern may provide services to all or some of the following: individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, behavioral challenges, mental health challenges, and older adults.  The intern will conduct assessments and identify appropriate goals for participants.  The intern will conduct a case-study on one to two participants.  Intern will be required to plan and implement in-services and training.   The intern will assist in monitoring program registrations, participant and staff feedback, and updated participant information.   Intern will become familiar with TR Program policies and procedures and participate in department, team and staff meetings.  The intern will complete one…