Senior Recreation Therapist / #2019-224
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o 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. o Utilize a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing to communicate. o Assist in developing and carrying out program services. o Possess an understanding of behavior management, treatment techniques and therapeutic use of recreation. o Complete assignments in a timely manner. o Ability to adjust work schedule to meet the program and organizational needs. o Possess a valid New York State Driver's License. o Complete other duties as assigned.
Job Function
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o 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. o Utilize a thorough, concise, accurate and professional manner both verbally and in writing to communicate. o Assist in developing and carrying out program services. o Possess an understanding of behavior management, treatment techniques and therapeutic use of recreation. o Complete assignments in a timely manner. o Ability to adjust work schedule to meet the program and organizational needs. o Possess a valid New York State Driver's License. o Complete other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $53568 to $68192 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
o Currently serving as permanent Senior Recreation Therapist and eligible for transfer OR o Reachable on the Civil Service List for Senior Recreation Therapist OR o One year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
If appointed on a provisional basis, you must participate in the next Civil Service examination(s) and be a reachable candidate in order to obtain permanent status and maintain your position. Candidates must have:
Either 1. a master's degree in therapeutic recreation, creative arts therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or drama therapy; Or 2. 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 3. 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 4. have one year of post-degree professional experience as described above AND be one of the following:
a. certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); or b. registered with the American Art Therapy Association as an Art Therapist; or c. registered with the American Dance Therapy Association as a Dance Therapist; or d. certified by the American Music Therapy Association as a Music Therapist; or e. registered by the National Association for Drama Therapy as a Registered Drama Therapist. Substitution:
A master's degree in 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 may be substituted for one year of the post-degree professional experience described above.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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