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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 4 (Detail)

Salary

$3,945.07 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PSSC 25-77-RJ

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

07/10/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

T he mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is t o support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to manage a therapeutic recreational program for special populations. This role plays a vital part in enhancing the quality of life and well-being of participants through purposeful and inclusive recreation services.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program plus four years of experience in recreation therapy; OR

A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus four years of experience in recreation therapy; OR

Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus four years of experience in recreation therapy; OR

An advanced degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus three years of experience in recreation therapy.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 4, you will be instrumental in managing a therapeutic recreation program. In this role, you will:

+ Manage, supervise, and direct the work of subordinate Therapeutic Recreation Specialists in the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation of program-based recreation activities.

+ Manage recreational events for PSSC that include weekly activities at the park, gym, or other recreational areas on grounds.

+ Plan and coordinate seasonal events such as parades, pageants, dances, festivals, and other activities to provide a variety of recreational activities that promotes community participation for the individuals supported by PSSC.

+ Coordinate participation in off-campus activities based on individuals' choice.

+ Coordinate and facilitate the design and development of techniques, methods, and special equipment to enable individuals to complete preferred recreation activities and specific job duties.

+ Serve as PSSC coordinator for Special Olympics to promote participation in local and regional events.

+ Host recreational events at PSSC to afford individuals the opportunity to compete with other facilities in sporting events for special needs population.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position will be filled by Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Job Location: Recreation Department

Shift: 7:30AM – 4:00PM Pass Days: Sat. & Sun.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Robert L. Jones

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

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PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?

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PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address & phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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