[humanser] Director of Residential Services?

[Sawyer, Sarah]

Dr. Chappell,

Honestly, I chose RT because at the time I didn't want to be in school for six years to become a PT.  I fell in love with the field while in school, and have been doing it ever since 2004.

Practicing in Blind Rehab was a different story.  I fought to get my position upgraded to a RT position for more then five years, and it finally was with career banding across the state.  Now, I am one of two Recreational Therapists who work at he NC Rehab Center for the Blind.

Hope this helps

-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Chappell [mailto:mtc5 at cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 5:13 AM
To: 'Human Services Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [humanser] Director of Residential Services?

Sarah,
Curiosity, what took your interest to RT and how long have you been in practice? I know your post was seeking opportunity resources and my hope is that the list will support that. I am intrigued by Recreational Therapy as I also work with RT professionals on the multidisciplinary team at the hospital. It can be powerful for self and others to discuss options in the broad range of Human Service disciplines and applications. Hope my question does not feel intrusive.
Genuinely,
Mary Tatum Chappell, Psy. D.
-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sawyer, Sarah
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 11:54 PM
To: Human Services Mailing List
Subject: Re: [humanser] Director of Residential Services?

Thanks JD. I wish more people understood the value of RT.

Sarah

rSent from my iPhone

> On Apr 19, 2014, at 11:45 PM, "JD Townsend" <43210 at Bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hello:
>
> I am happy to have a Recreation Therapist on this list!  RT is such an
important  member on any team.  I have worked for years with RTs in a number of situations, but never in Blind Rehab work, so I've forwarded your request to someone who should know.  I hope she gets back to you in person, if not we can have a discussion on this list.
> JD
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Sawyer, Sarah
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:36 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [humanser] Director of Residential Services?
>
> I am a Recreational Therapist at the NC Rehabilitation Center for the
Blind. I was wondering if there were any positions out there at residential training facilities called a Director of Residential Services?  What types of recreational activities are offered at these facilities?  Are there any Recreational Therapists doing therapeutic activities?
>
>
>
> Sarah B. Sawyer, LRT/CTRS
> NC Department of Health and Human Services Recreational Therapist,
> DSB/NC Rehabilitation Center for the Blind
> 305 Ashe Ave.
> Raleigh, NC 27606
> Phone:  (919) 733-5897 x 258
> FAX:  (919) 715-0471
> Sarah.sawyer at dhhs.nc.gov<mailto:Sarah.sawyer at dhhs.nc.gov>
> www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb<http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb>
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