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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Child LIfe/Therapeutic and Developmental Support ServicesFull timeSun–Thu · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Variable · Full time
EducationHS diploma/GED · Associate degree preferred
ExperienceExperience working with children is required
SourceBlythedale Children's Hospital · posted Sep 4, 2026
✓Requirements
Education
✓High School Diploma Required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or closely related field strongly preferred
Qualifications
✓Experience working with children is required
Experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Retirement plan
✓Continuing education
✓Flexible scheduling
+Blythedale Children's Hospital
1child life/therapeutic and developmental support services role open
ValhallaNY · 30 mi to New York
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$22.55 – $23.32/hr
Apply to Blythedale Children'sContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Education
✓High School Diploma Required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or closely related field strongly preferred
Qualifications
✓Experience working with children is required
Experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offRetirement planContinuing education
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About the role

Under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and/or Program Manager, the TRA will:

What you’ll do
Under the supervision ofUnder the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), and/or Program Manager, the TRA will:
Assist in planning andAssist in planning and delivering individualized and group recreational activities based on patients’/residents’ developmental and therapeutic needs
Support the implementation ofSupport the implementation of care plans for patients and families
Participate in special eventsParticipate in special events, visiting groups, and support donation activities
Evening, weekend and holidayEvening, weekend and holiday shifts are required per departmental policy