Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSenior Recreation Therapist - Nassau IRAs

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM with Sunday/Monday pass days.<br />Hours/pass days to be flexed depending on community events, camp &amp; needs of the unit.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 11 AM

To 7:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Nassau

Street Address 45 Mall Drive, Suite #1

Various IRAs in Amityville, Bethpage, Plainview, Hicksville, Huntington, Farmingdale & Massapequa Pa

City Commack

StateNY

Zip Code11725

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Currently serving as permanent Senior Recreation Therapist and eligible for transfer OR
• Reachable on the Civil Service List for Senior Recreation Therapist OR
• One year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Duties Description • Function as a full member of the treatment team, relating well to professional, para-professional and direct care staff and their supervisors, as well as volunteers, families and individuals.
• Utilize a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing to communicate.
• Assist in developing and carrying out program services.
• Possess an understanding of behavior management, treatment techniques and therapeutic use of recreation.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet the program and organizational needs.
• Possess a valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments • 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

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

Contact Information

Name Long Island OPWDD - Human Resources

Telephone 631-326-4482

Fax 631-493-1784

Email Address LongIsland.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 45 Mall Drive, Suite #1

City Commack

State NY

Zip Code 11725

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and resume no later than Monday, December 17, 2018.