Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To engage residents, ages 12-17, in therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities including problem solving and coping skills to address social/emotional behaviors and interactions in the home, community, school and at the residence. Trauma informed practices implemented through the various treatment modalities. To identify and coordinate the involvement of residents in recreational activities in the residence and in community-based recreation programs for pro-social interactions and achieving appropriate levels of independence.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the development of therapeutic recreation activities.
• Completes the initial recreational assessment within 2 weeks of admission to the program and every 3 months thereafter.
• Completes monthly recreation note for each resident and ensuring that community rehabilitation services corresponds to the current service plan.
• Assist in the coordination of general leisure time and pro social activities.
• Develop, oversee, and partake in the recreational activities where appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs projects participation for residents when indicated as part of their service plan.
• Coordinates recreation activities with CR staff.
• Leads and interprets the recreation program to enhance involvement of the staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Locates, recommends, and involves residents in community recreation programs.
• Orders supplies and equipment for recreation services with prior approval of program director.
• Develop individual goals for residents who have difficulty organizing their leisure time while working in conjunction with other staff to develop opportunities for goals to be addressed within recreational activities.
• Goals will include both individual and group goals.
• Establish community linkages for recreational activities.
• Attends in-service training as indicated.
• Serve as a linkage between weekday and weekend staff, including working weekends.
• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy and experience working with SED children and adolescents.
• Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and fingerprinting as required.
• Driver’s License necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Queens, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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