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Recreational Therapist- FULL Time

Date Posted: Jul 09, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Oct 07, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Description: Overview: Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. is committed to providing meaningful and dignified support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We:are 100% employee-ownedwere named a Top Workplace (Indiana) fifteen times, 1st place in 2026 for leadership, 1st place in 2025 for Values, 1st place in 2024 for Managers, 1st place in 2023 for Meaningful Career, and Top 100 Workplaces for USA Today in 2024 and 2025earned a Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction through the Council on Quality and LeadershipPosition: We are seeking a Recreational Therapist who will provide services for those on the Autism Spectrum or diagnosed with Developmental/ Intellectual Disabilities of all ages. This is a full-time Recreational Therapist position where you can be on the ground floor starting a new program and build your own schedule! This position is community-based and available for immediate hire. Students who will be taking the board certification test in the next quarter are welcome to apply! The Recreational Therapist will:Design recreational therapy sessions for people being supported based on people's goalsOrganizing and directing adapted sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, social activities, and other recreational services designed to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate.Participating in interdisciplinary support planningProvide ongoing evaluation and follow-upThe Recreational Therapist's hourly pay is a minimum of $33.00 and remains competitive based on experience. This is a Full-time, hourly position. Benefits include:Mileage ReimbursementHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceEmployee Stock Ownership PlanPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramContinued Education/ conference reimbursementMicrosoft 365 Account ProvidedAnnual Auto/ Technology Stipend Requirements: Bachelor's degree focused on Recreational Therapy, Certification through the national council for therapeutic recreation certification, be able to legally work in the United States, have a properly maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands (to properly administer CPR and other personal care/lifting techniques), be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid, demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening, and preferably have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings.Compensation details: 33-38 Hourly WagePI247fe7d6-

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Company Overview

Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG) is dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities by promoting independence and connection. The organization is 100% employee-owned and has been recognized as a top workpla... Read More

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