Andrew Residence is currently hiring a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS)! New grads

• jump start your career at Andrew!

Are you looking to make a positive contribution to the lives of people living with mental illness? Work at Andrew Residence with our dynamic cross-functional team of mental health professionals including clinical social workers, nurses, and therapeutic recreation specialists. Current Full-time TRS Opening (1.0 FTE): Schedule Mondays & Tuesdays, 12:30-9:00 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM

• 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM
• 5:00 PM (
• flexibility based on preference) Fridays
• Rotating schedule, 10:00 AM
• 6:30 PM OR 12:30-9:00 PM 1 weekend/month (Saturday & Sunday) Compensation starting at $28.

50/hour with higher education & certification credit (Master's degree and/or CTRS) up to $34.00/hour to start.

Benefits:

Scheduled increase after 90-days of successful service 1 Free meal/shift Health & vision insurance Employer-paid dental insurance & life insurance Dependent Care Account (with 20% match of employee contribution) Tuition reimbursement program 401(k) & Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Primary Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Responsibilities :

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive program of leisure services. To facilitate the acquisition of leisure time skills in order to meet physical, emotional, intellectual needs of residents in accordance with their needs, interests and abilities. To provide individual intervention, group activities, counseling, education and enjoyable experiences at Andrew Residence and in the community that facilitate the purposeful, satisfying and responsible use of leisure time for residents. To help residents increase independence and awareness of leisure resources and barriers. To participate in the provision of a comprehensive program of services, including providing floor coverage, interacting with residents in both individual and group settings with an emphasis on the milieu to facilitate the resident's acquisition of independent living skills. To assess residents' mental health status daily and communicate their status to treatment teams, intervening in emergency and non-crisis situations as needed. To provide individual program management as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or affiliated disciplines Proficiency with computer software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, EHR) Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary team framework Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Valid Driver's License Master's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or affiliated disciplines Experience working with resident populations Mental health experience Knowledge of mental illness and needs of the population

COVID-19

considerations: PPE is provided to all employees and we follow the recommendations from MDH and the

CDC. CDC

guidelines for

COVID-19

vaccination recommend that everyone stay up to date with

COVID-19

vaccines including booster doses. COVID vaccination for Andrew Residence employees is not required, but is highly encouraged.

WHAT MAKES ANDREW DIFFERENT

Andrew Residence is a residential mental health treatment and nursing facility. Our multi-disciplinary teams serve adults experiencing mental illness and co-occurring disorders. We offer evidence based, collaborative and trauma-informed treatment services that align with an individual's personal goals and needs. In addition to our mental health programming, we provide a broad range of physical health care services by our 24 hour nursing team. Andrew is for those who do not need psychiatric hospitalization and are working to achieve success living independently. Andrew Residence is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.50

• $34.

50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Required)

Work Location:

In person