Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSenior Recreation Therapist

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $57984 to $73813 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address 750 Vandalia Avenue

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11239

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Any Current Senior Recreation Therapist
Anyone eligible for a 70.1 transfer.

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.

You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
as a Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapist (Spanish Language), Recreation Therapist (Art), Recreation Therapist (Dance), or Recreation Therapist (Music).
For all other qualified individuals, candidates must have: Either. a master's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or drama therapy;
Or. a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or drama therapy, AND one year of post-degree professional experience in planning and administering a therapeutic program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals who are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse;
Or. a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, adaptive physical education, art, dance, music, drama, recreation education with a concentration in therapeutic recreation, or recreation and leisure studies with a concentration in therapeutic recreation AND two years of post-degree professional experience as described above;*
Or. have one year of post-degree professional experience as described above AND be one of the following:
1. Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
2. Registered with the American Art Therapy Association as an Art Therapist.
3. Registered with the American Dance Therapy Association as a Dance Therapist.
4. Certified by the American Music Therapy Association as a Music Therapist.
5. Registered by the National Association for Drama Therapy as a Registered Drama Therapist.
Conditions of Employment:
If three or fewer interested promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory re-employment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

As of February 26, 2022 all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There is no testing option for employees assigned to this location in lieu of vaccination.

Duties Description Duties include but not limited to:

1. Assess individuals for appropriate recreational, inclusion activities.
2. Plans, develops, implements recreational activities and programs including but not limited to sports, exercise, dance, drama, music, art and social activities.
3. Coordinates recreation therapy activities with those of other disciplines or therapy programs for assigned individuals
4. Administers individual and group therapeutic recreation programs as applicable.
5. Modifies activities consistent with the function level, physical ability and clinical needs of the individuals in the program site.
6. Orders and maintains recreational supplies and equipment for the program inclusive of the needs of the individuals.
7. Participates in the treatment process such as attending meetings, performing any follow up necessary within the discipline as needed
8. Review records for documentation of recreation activities using the electronic system and maintaining records in accordance with program standards and requirements.
9. Will supervise recreation workers and plans with other recreation therapists assigned to residential homes in the Brooklyn DDSOO to enhance inclusion experiences.
10. Will report in writing to residential director an overall summary of progress and needs for the development of effective treatment in the DDSO for individuals’ recreation program plans in the day habilitation center and residential operations within BDSOO.
11. Participate in other assigned tasks such as the monthly Self Advocacy Committee and any special project
12. Incumbent will schedule recreation meetings with recreation therapist and recreation workers within the DDSO and provide feedback to recreation personnel and director of residential services.
13. Some driving is required

Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and should fax a current resume and cover letter to the Brooklyn DDSO Human Resources Office @Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Please be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume/cover letter:

Please reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.

Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Brooklyn DDSO Human Resources

Telephone 7186426310

Fax

Email Address Brooklyn.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 750 Vandalia Avenue

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA # in all correspondence.