Rec Therapy Intern instructorAt — Abilitypath

Opportunity Summary 

Join our amazing team to support children or adults with developmental disabilities. Our recreation therapy internship allows students the opportunity to work hands on in our program supporting our clients and participants, developing curriculum, case studies, complete APIE process and prepare for the NCTRC Exam. Students will have an opportunity to assist with community integrations and outings and focus on areas of interest.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

-How to prepare for NCTRC Exam
-Provided professional opportunities to observe, participate in all aspects of therapeutic recreation (including but not limited to; assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation and relationships)
-Provided professional opportunities to observe, participate in all aspects of administration (including but limited to; program development, marketing, public relations, outreach, fundraising, special events )
-Each intern will be given the opportunity to gain experience in the job tasks and knowledge areas of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, as outlined by NCTRC Job Task Analysis

Opportunity Training 

Training is provided for all interns which includes but not limited to, organization overview and training, program specific training and overview, introduction to policies and procedures, observations, this takes typically 2 weeks

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

NA

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weekly18.00Yes
Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please apply by sending resume and letter of interest to Chelsea Farrington, Recreation Therapy Manager. You will receive a phone screen from our HR Department and then an opportunity to interview. Placements will be decided after all interviews have been conducted

Program 
Internships
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
20hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing