Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

The Town of Danvers welcomes applications for the full-time, benefitted position of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the Danvers Recreation department. The Town of Danvers is a reputable community on the North Shore, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for Town staff – including a commitment to professional development and policies to support a healthy work/life balance. This position provides direct service programming, performs intake assessments and applies modifications and adaptations of community recreation programs. 

The Town will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteerism, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in the qualification section of the job description is labeled required.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a Therapeutic Recreation or related field; one to three years of increasingly responsible related experience in Inclusion, Adaptive and Community industry. Completed and current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification required. Valid Driver's License required. 

This position works 35 hours per week. Grade 10, Non-Union pay-scale, starting at $65,854.33 with the ability to move through scale to the max step at $81,659.40. Hiring rate DOQ. This position has a set schedule of Monday - Wednesday 8AM-4PM, Thursday 8AM - 7PM, and Friday 8AM-12PM. Excellent benefits including educational and professional development opportunities.

To apply please send a Town application, resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, by email to [email protected] or Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with preference given to applications received by April 18th.  

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.  The “EEO is the Law” poster is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] or 978-777-0001 ext. 3030 in advance to request assistance.