Northeast Passage Program Assistant

• USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app Under administrative direction of Program Director, or other designated supervisor, recreational therapist on the clinical team utilizes a strengths-based and collaborative approach to provide support to our clients as they achieve their vision for an optimal quality of life across all domains.
• Job Duties/Responsibilities Provide services in communities and school settings.
• Treatment sessions may range from individual 1:1 service to group-based interventions and may include transporting (in Northeast Passage vehicles) clients, family members, or other providers that are part of the client’s healthcare or educational team.
• Follow the APIE (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate) process: Assess individual/group needs & create individualized treatment plans.
• Research, design, & implement safe, accessible recreation, sport and leisure interventions that support individual identity and functional skill development.
• Evaluate and document outcomes of interventions and document progress on goals.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, families, and related service providers in both community health systems and schools-based settings.
• Manage aspects of contracts which may include billing, scheduling, sending documentation, or resource and referral information as required.
• Advocate for access to, and build relationships within, community-based settings.
• Advance the understanding and role of therapeutic recreation services.
• Support the greater Northeast Passage mission and engagement within the University of New Hampshire through support of programs as needed across the organization.
• Collaborate across teams as needed Maintain records and reports as required.
• Participate in organizational professional development and training opportunities.
• Operate as a respectful and willing team player.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Eligible for and maintains a Recreation Therapy license through NH Office of Allied Health. 2 years of experience in Recreation Therapy. Valid and clean driver’s license with ability to meet DOT certification to drive passenger vans Complete and maintain any additionally required certifications. Creative problem-solving skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Applicant Instructions Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: Resume/CV Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. Compensation Pay Range $30.00 - $40.00/Hour The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources Location: Durham Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.