Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRecreation Therapist, CNY DDSO - Rome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $56888 Annually
"Other" Explanation Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. <br /><br />Must have the ability to adjust work hours and days to meet the operational/supervisory needs of the organization in accordance with Article 32 of the PS&T Contract.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Current or previous one year permanent service as a Recreation Therapist.
70.1 Transfer: In an approved Civil Service title within two salary grades with prescribed educational requirements.
Simultaneous to this posting, the appropriate civil service list will be canvassed. Management reserves the right to consider either a transfer or list candidate.
Provisional Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation; OR
• A bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program+ which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency; OR
• Current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may contact them at (845) 639-1439 or at www.NCTRC.org
• + A therapeutic recreation program is defined as a professional service that assists people with disabilities and other limitations to have a leisure life-style that encompasses functional independence, health and well-being through treatment, education and participation. Therapeutic recreation is practiced in clinical, community and residential treatment settings.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Perform a wide range of duties involved in the provision of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation programs to enhance individuals physical, mental, and social well-being. Incumbents develop, implement, direct, and evaluate recreational activities and programs, including but not limited to competitive and non-competitive sports; arts and crafts; shows and holiday programs; development of leisure time activities; organize parties and events; organize and attend recreational community inclusion outings; and other cultural activities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver a variety of recreation activities for individuals and/or groups, and adapt activities to adjust to the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of participants.
• Ensure that delivered recreation activities are in compliance with recreation department policies and procedures.
• Coordinate recreational activities with external parties to provide additional opportunities for assigned individuals and/or groups.
• Write and submit detailed activities reports and participant progress notes to upper level staff for all recreation therapy activities.
• Observe and record individuals participation, reactions, behavioral patterns, and progress over the course of recreational programming, and report changes to upper-level staff.
• Assist higher level recreation staff in the evaluation of recreation activities, and recommend new activities to address the recreational needs of individuals and/or groups.
• Order and maintain recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities.
• Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings.
Additional Comments Two positions at separate locations:
Camden
Office Location
To Be Determined
7253 Owasco Road
Auburn, NY 13021
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team relating to professional, para-professional and direct care staff.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Possess an acceptable time and attendance record as specified in the time and attendance policy.
• Possess an acceptable work record (E-File)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 315-3369-2300 ext. 578
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
101 West Liberty Street
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume by 01/22/2018 and include EOA # 17-249 on all correspondence to: Central NY DDSO, Human Resources, 101 W. Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440 or email: cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov.
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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 regarding PSLF please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice.
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.