Job Class: Recreation Therapist or Recreation Therapist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 85579
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/12/2025
Closing Date : 04/21/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE Forensics
Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP SP CPS Clinical Prog
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, Wednesday 12:00pm-8:30pm
Travel Required : No
Recreation Therapist Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
Recreation Therapist Senior Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This vacancy is being posted at the Recreation Therapist and Recreation Therapist Senior levels; the level at which the positions are filled will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides comprehensive services to 740 civilly committed clients. Services include sex offense specific treatment, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, and health and wellness.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Recreation Therapist for our St. Peter location.
This position plays an important role in developing, implementing and evaluating innovative therapeutic recreation and leisure programs. Working within applicable rules, regulations and policies, the Recreation Therapist demonstrates creativity and flexibility in the treatment planning process which includes collaborating with the treatment team. These programs promote client independence through goal planning, scheduling and promoting daily activities.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Provide services to adults that have been civilly committed, assess leisure/recreational needs, create and facilitate treatment interventions, organize and prepare recreation participation opportunities.
Work with others in developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs.
Facilitate and contribute to recreation programming design, development and evaluation which promotes client independencewhile also teaching clients constructive use of their leisure time through goal planning and promoting healthy daily activities.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to provide appropriate and timely documentation of therapeutic service delivery.
Participate in department meetings/committees for the purpose of enhancing therapeutic programming.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience conducting recreation therapy programs, facilitating recreation activities in a healthcare or education setting or working in a mental health, substance use disorder, and/or sex offender specific treatment setting in a direct care position
*Note : A Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Park/Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education, Social Work, or Psychology may substitute for 1 year of experience
Recreation Therapist Senior
Four (4) years of experience conducting recreation therapy programs, facilitating recreation activities in a healthcare or education setting or working in a mental health, substance use disorder, and/or sex offender specific treatment setting in a direct care position
OR
Current certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (https://www.nctrc.org/)
Note: A Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Park/Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education, Social Work, or Psychology may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of experience working in a mental health and/or sex offender specific treatment setting.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
