NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Community Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Wheaton, MD
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$16.50/hr - $21/hrThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking a Community Therapeutic Recreation Intern to join their Program Access Office. This internship will provide hands-on experience in therapeutic recreation, working with individuals with disabilities and the 55 and better population, while developing skills necessary to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
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Responsibilities
Observe and participate in programs, special events and leisure programs with various disability groups
Observe and participate in the administrative responsibilities required of a Community-Based Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Assist in the development of Therapeutic Recreation, adaptive sport programs and other specialized programs and provide direct leadership/support as needed
Observe and participate in programs for the 55 and better population
Act as Support Staff in programs and classes as needed and facilitate social inclusion amongst participants with and without disabilities
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in (a) therapeutic recreation (recreation therapy); (b) recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic recreation; (c) therapeutic recreation, recreation, or leisure in combination with other fields of study (e.g., Therapeutic Recreation and Health Studies; Recreation and Sport Management; Leisure and Tourism); and (d) a major in another field of study with a concentration/emphasis/sub-plan/option/minor/certificate in recreation therapy/therapeutic recreation
Internship must be completed after the majority of required therapeutic recreation coursework is completed. Verification of the completed internship must appear on your transcript. Must have completed no less than 12 semester or 16 quarter hours of TR content coursework
A valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position
General knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation, Inclusion, Adaptive Recreation, and 55+ Programming
General knowledge of disabilities and disability characteristics
General knowledge of legislation and regulations affecting individuals with disabilities (i.e., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Organize work efficiently and effectively
Ability to solve complex problems involving many variables
Ability to work with confidential documents and data while ensuring confidentiality
Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
Strong communication skills, superb written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Proficient in MS Office, collecting and reporting data, preparing presentations, researching, document control and performing other computer functions for data management and retrieval
Ability to communicate in another language a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance Plans
Credit Union
Sick Leave Benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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