Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Overview

Position: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Requisition Number: CERTI
002810

Location: Winona Health — On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period

Schedule: Day hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.;
Weekends:
None;
Holidays:
Occasional;
On Call:
No

Posted:
February 6, 2026

• Provide life-enriching activities to residents/patients and plan, organize, and facilitate a comprehensive leisure program designed to meet interests and needs.
• Reflect professional standards and the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures; work with ill or disabled clients.
• Plan and participate in specialized games, sports, crafts, and other leisure activities to help restore capabilities or overcome disabilities.
• Assist in supervising professional and non-professional activity staff and provide oversight, instruction, and guidance to interns; ensure research-based, up-to-date services.
• Supervise volunteers to create a positive experience for residents, volunteers, and Winona Health.
• Assess needs and capabilities of each resident/patient to maintain or improve capabilities and enjoyment of leisure pursuits and functioning.
• Ensure residents with varied needs receive appropriate services to maintain well-being.
• Organize, facilitate, and record resident-based meetings and events, including within the community.
• Complete required documentation and maintain records for ongoing program/resident evaluation.
• Monitor department quality and data to ensure appropriate services and satisfaction; assist the Supervisor with action plans as needed.
• Participate in Quality Improvement efforts as part of everyday work.
• Complete and supervise competency testing with the facility bus in collaboration with organization-wide Therapeutic Recreation staff.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation with 2-4 years’ experience; NCCAP experience, competency and/or training in leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication; comfortable working with ill and/or disabled people.
• Good understanding of therapeutic recreation standards through professional groups and/or peers.
• Must complete van competency testing, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to drive resident/patient transport vehicle.
• Maintain competencies in basic computer skills, Outlook, and patient information databases (Cerner, EMR, American Data).

Generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with rotating weekends, evenings and holidays and occasional early morning coverage.

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health: health insurance (medical, dental, vision, mental health support), income protection (short and long-term disability; additional plans), retirement planning (403(b) with employer contributions when eligible), work/life balance (flexible scheduling, PTO, earned sick time), education & development (paid training, tuition reimbursement), and employee discounts.

For more details, visit our website or contact Human Resources.

Internal Applicant Policy: Winona Health promotes equitable opportunities for promotions, transfers, and reclassifications. Internal applicants must submit an application via the internal portal; employees requesting a transfer should have completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Disciplinary status may affect eligibility. Past performance, experience, training, and qualifications are considered in transfer decisions. Transfers or promotions are not guaranteed.

Disclaimer: Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, public assistance status, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We do not tolerate retaliation for civil rights concerns and comply with applicable laws including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Required:

CPR