Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSenior Recreation Therapist - Broome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must currently be in title, eligible for transfer, or reachable on the Civil Service Eligible List for this title. Provisional appointment may be considered. Provisional candidates must take and pass the next Civil Service examination. To be eligible for provisional appointment candidates must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapist (Spanish Language), Recreation Therapist (Art), Recreation Therapist (Dance), or Recreation Therapist (Music).
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Lifeguard Certification or willingness to obtain Lifeguard Certification.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This Senior Recreation Therapist will design, develop, implement, and deliver recreational therapy services to address the physical, mental and/or social well-being of individuals receiving services. They will be responsible for the organization and direction of one or more therapeutic recreation programs including, but not limited to, sports, music, art, and social activities. 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. Other duties as assigned. Position will require flexibility and willingness to ensure recreation opportunities exist during evening and weekend hours.
T PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? 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, service coordinators 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 program and organizational needs.
? Possess a valid New York State driver's license.
? Complete other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYSOPWDD Broome DDSOO Human Resources Management Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingSubmit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by April 23, 2019 to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference EOA #190423F in all correspondence.