Elected Officials as Employers. In most employer-employee cases, a public body in its corporate capacity is the employer.. However, in a few cases involving primarily county officials, the elected head of the public body is considered the employer. This is true as to a county sheriff, county clerk, coroner, auditor, state's attorney and recorder. In one case, a federal court found that individual elected city officials are employers under ADEA and are not entitled to legislative immunity for alleged age discrimination.
A Therapeutic Recreation Specialist earns an average salary of $36,132 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist earns an average salary of $36,132 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career.
A certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) is a professional who works to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of sick or disabled individuals. A CTRS possesses certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). This credential serves as evidence to employers and clients that you are a service provider who adheres to quality standards.