Recreation Therapist - Critical Time Transition Program

Hillside • City of Rochester, NY

49d • $22 - $31

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist plans, organizes, and implements recreational activities for an assigned program or campus. This position supervises recreation center facilities and manages the risk and safety of all attendees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, or related field required
• Minimum 1 year of youth recreation experience in human services environment required
• Residential Services - Office of Mental Health (OMH) funded programs: Master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential required. Waiver may be obtained for designated period of time.
• CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification may be required.
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Knowledge of recreation programs, activities, and team building initiatives that promote healthy leisure lifestyle choices, psychomotor skills, positive interpersonal skills, and the development of social skills.
• Demonstrate a capability for engaging youth in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help them prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence.
• Ability to use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize and appropriately address aggressive behavior through approved interventions and de-escalation techniques, which may include the use of physical interventions (i.e. holds).
• Ability to meet the highest standard for ethical and professional conduct towards all.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver recreation programs and team building initiatives that promote healthy leisure lifestyle choices, psychomotor skills, and growth and socialization development.
• Create a varied youth recreational activities schedule with consideration to treatment plans, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips.
• Assist youth in positive play experiences through role modeling, skill development and provision of recreation opportunities that meets the individual’s needs.
• Document case progress notes per regulations and agency protocols.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Supervise the recreation center facilities, including the gym, camp, pool, playground, or other play areas to maintain an environment that is safe and secure.
• Perform basic repair, upkeep, and safety inspections for facility equipment, and complete work order submittals when necessary.
• Participate in special event planning, as needed.
• Provide feedback on Service Plan Review.
• Supervise the recreational activities for up to three youth, as needed.
• Complete reports and log entries.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees