Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRecreation Therapist (MUSIC) - Broome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $58028 Annually
"Other" Explanation 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM; Sunday/ Monday pass days
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be in title, eligible for transfer, or reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List. Provisional appointment may be considered. To be eligible for provisional appointment candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for examination and appointment, which are:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree with a concentration or major in Music Therapy;
Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy** with a concentration in music;
Or 3. a bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a music therapy program;***
Or 4. certification by the American Music Therapy Association as a Music Therapist.
Or 5. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will perform a wide range of duties involved in the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation, enhancing the individuals physical, mental, and social well-being. They will focus on providing music therapy to individuals across the DDSOO while working with other members of the Recreation Department to provide comprehensive Recreation Therapy services as needed
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver a variety of recreation activities/music therapy to individuals and/or groups, adapting activities to adjust to the needs of individuals in the program areas.
• Documentation and participation in program planning and service planning as assigned.
• Observe and record participation, reaction, behaviorial patterns and progress over the course of recreational programming, reporting changes to relevant staff.
• Assist in the evaluation of recreation and music therapy activities and recommend new activities to address the needs of the individuals and/or groups.
• Attend meetings (departmental or program planning)
• Position will involve travel to program sites, including use of a state vehicle or reimbursed mileage if a vehicle is unavailable)
• 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 Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by January 24, 2020 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 the EOA #200124B in all correspondence.