Recreation Therapist - Broome
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will ensure the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation programs, enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals served. They will develop, implement, direct, and evaluate recreational activities and programs, including but not limited to competitive and non-competitive sports, arts, crafts, club activities, shows, holiday programs, and cultural activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a Recreation Therapist. o Deliver a variety of recreation activities for individuals and/or groups, and adapt activities to adjust to the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of participants. o Ensure that delivered recreation activities follow recreation department policies and procedures. o Coordinate recreational activities with external parties to provide additional opportunities for assigned individuals and/or groups. o Write and submit detailed activities reports and participant progress notes to upper-level staff for recreation therapy activities. o Observe and record individuals' participation, reactions, behavioral patterns, and progress over the course of recreational programming, and report changes to treatment team. o Recommend new activities to address the recreational needs of individuals and/or groups. o Order and maintain recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities. o Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings. o Other duties as assigned.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will ensure the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation programs, enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals served. They will develop, implement, direct, and evaluate recreational activities and programs, including but not limited to competitive and non-competitive sports, arts, crafts, club activities, shows, holiday programs, and cultural activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a Recreation Therapist. o Deliver a variety of recreation activities for individuals and/or groups, and adapt activities to adjust to the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of participants. o Ensure that delivered recreation activities follow recreation department policies and procedures. o Coordinate recreational activities with external parties to provide additional opportunities for assigned individuals and/or groups. o Write and submit detailed activities reports and participant progress notes to upper-level staff for recreation therapy activities. o Observe and record individuals' participation, reactions, behavioral patterns, and progress over the course of recreational programming, and report changes to treatment team. o Recommend new activities to address the recreational needs of individuals and/or groups. o Order and maintain recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities. o Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings. o Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $49202 to $62806 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must be in title, eligible for transfer, or reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List. Other candidates must have 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. A therapeutic recreation program is defined as a professional service that assists people with disabilities and other limitations to have a leisure life-style that encompasses functional independence, health and well-being through treatment, education and participation. Therapeutic recreation is practiced in clinical, community and residential treatment settings. Note the concentration of your degree in Creative Arts Therapy on your application. This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency. This experience must utilize the creative therapies of art, dance or music as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals emotional growth and increased levels of functioning.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The person in this position will ensure the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation programs, enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals served. They will develop, implement, direct, and evaluate recreational activities and programs, including but not limited to competitive and non-competitive sports, arts, crafts, club activities, shows, holiday programs, and cultural activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a Recreation Therapist. o Deliver a variety of recreation activities for individuals and/or groups, and adapt activities to adjust to the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of participants. o Ensure that delivered recreation activities follow recreation department policies and procedures. o Coordinate recreational activities with external parties to provide additional opportunities for assigned individuals and/or groups. o Write and submit detailed activities reports and participant progress notes to upper-level staff for recreation therapy activities. o Observe and record individuals' participation, reactions, behavioral patterns, and progress over the course of recreational programming, and report changes to treatment team. o Recommend new activities to address the recreational needs of individuals and/or groups. o Order and maintain recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities. o Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings. o Other duties as assigned.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will ensure the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation programs, enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals served. They will develop, implement, direct, and evaluate recreational activities and programs, including but not limited to competitive and non-competitive sports, arts, crafts, club activities, shows, holiday programs, and cultural activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team as a Recreation Therapist. o Deliver a variety of recreation activities for individuals and/or groups, and adapt activities to adjust to the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of participants. o Ensure that delivered recreation activities follow recreation department policies and procedures. o Coordinate recreational activities with external parties to provide additional opportunities for assigned individuals and/or groups. o Write and submit detailed activities reports and participant progress notes to upper-level staff for recreation therapy activities. o Observe and record individuals' participation, reactions, behavioral patterns, and progress over the course of recreational programming, and report changes to treatment team. o Recommend new activities to address the recreational needs of individuals and/or groups. o Order and maintain recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities. o Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings. o Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $49202 to $62806 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must be in title, eligible for transfer, or reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List. Other candidates must have 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. A therapeutic recreation program is defined as a professional service that assists people with disabilities and other limitations to have a leisure life-style that encompasses functional independence, health and well-being through treatment, education and participation. Therapeutic recreation is practiced in clinical, community and residential treatment settings. Note the concentration of your degree in Creative Arts Therapy on your application. This experience must involve development and coordination of recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency. This experience must utilize the creative therapies of art, dance or music as a psychotherapeutic means of achieving in these individuals emotional growth and increased levels of functioning.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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