Recreation Therapist
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Treatment Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for:
o As a Recreation Therapist, you would design, develop, implement, and deliver recreational therapy services to affect the physical, mental, and/or social well-being of individuals residing in State operated programs residential programs. o Incumbents are responsible for the organization and direction of one or more therapeutic recreation programs including, but not limited to, sports, dance, drama, music, art, and social activities. o Incumbents may also supervise lower level Recreation Therapists as well as other recreation program staff in the design, development, and/or delivery of recreation therapy services. o In accordance with residential habilitation plans and residents' interests and needs, the incumbent will conduct activities, reviews and evaluates program effectiveness for the residents served and recommends changes or specialized activities as required. Other duties as assigned.
Job Function
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Treatment Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for:
o As a Recreation Therapist, you would design, develop, implement, and deliver recreational therapy services to affect the physical, mental, and/or social well-being of individuals residing in State operated programs residential programs. o Incumbents are responsible for the organization and direction of one or more therapeutic recreation programs including, but not limited to, sports, dance, drama, music, art, and social activities. o Incumbents may also supervise lower level Recreation Therapists as well as other recreation program staff in the design, development, and/or delivery of recreation therapy services. o In accordance with residential habilitation plans and residents' interests and needs, the incumbent will conduct activities, reviews and evaluates program effectiveness for the residents served and recommends changes or specialized activities as required. Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $49202 to $62806 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Transfer
Qualifications:
Any permanent Recreation Therapist. OR Any person eligible for appointment or transfer to Recreation Therapist. Promotional Opportunities:
Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service list. Provisional Appointment:
In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional appointment. Minimum
Qualifications:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation; Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency; Or 3. current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may contact them at (845) 639-1439 or at www.NCTRC.org Or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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