Occupational Therapy Assistant, Youth Gaming Therapy Facilitator

Job not on LinkedIn

🔥 0 minutes ago

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Receive Emails For Remote Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

Toledo Mud Hens

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1896

⚽ Sports

👥 B2C

Sports • B2C

Toledo Mud Hens is a Triple-A professional Minor League Baseball team based in Toledo, Ohio. The organization operates Fifth Third Field, sells tickets and team merchandise, hosts games, promotions, group and corporate outings, community events, and produces fan-focused media as an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

📋 Description

• Facilitate online therapeutic gaming groups for children and teens. • Create safe, inclusive, and encouraging environments where participants feel supported and valued. • Help youth develop social communication, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional regulation, confidence, and peer relationship skills through structured gameplay. • Support group engagement and participation while adapting activities to individual needs. • Observe and document group dynamics, progress, and areas where participants may benefit from additional support. • Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists to support therapeutic goals, monitor progress, and help youth practice skills in meaningful and engaging ways. • Build positive relationships with participants and families through professional and compassionate communication. • Contribute ideas that help improve and expand our gaming therapy programs.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience working with children or youth in therapeutic, educational, recreational, behavioural, community, or healthcare settings. • Experience facilitating groups, activities, camps, programs, social skills groups, or therapeutic sessions for children or youth. • Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and group dynamics. • Excellent communication and facilitation skills. • Ability to build rapport with youth and create psychologically safe environments. • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in group settings. • Comfortable using technology and facilitating sessions remotely. • Familiarity with Minecraft or a willingness to learn how gaming can be used as a therapeutic tool. • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) diploma or experience working alongside Occupational Therapists (preferred). • Experience supporting neurodivergent youth, including children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or social communication challenges (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote position • Work alongside Occupational Therapists and professionals who are passionate about innovative therapy approaches. • Help youth develop meaningful life skills through activities they genuinely enjoy. • Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team. • Contribute to a growing field that combines gaming, therapy, and community building.