Specialized Treatment Programs Recreation Therapist

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

1h

About The Position

The STP Recreation Therapist works under close supervision and is responsible for conducting and coordinating recreation, including recreation education and therapeutic recreation activities, for residents in the Specialized Treatment Programs Division. The role provides clinical input into the therapeutic milieu to support appropriate care for each child, documents interventions and required reports promptly and professionally, and works closely with the STP Manager, leadership teams, and direct care staff to follow each youth’s progress. The Recreation Therapist follows all applicable OMH, ACS, OCFS, DCF, and COA regulations.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in an appropriate recreation program.
• Ability to form positive relationships with residents and work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to work weekend days and evenings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to accept and use authority comfortably.
• Creativity.
• Ability to understand and implement therapeutic recreation, recreation education, and recreational programs.
• Driver’s license.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation.
• Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and Park Association (CTRS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate recreation education and therapeutic recreation activities for residents in the Specialized Treatment Programs Division.
• Provide clinical input into the therapeutic milieu to ensure appropriate care for each child.
• Document interventions and required reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with the STP Manager, leadership teams, and direct care staff to follow the progress of each youth.
• Follow applicable OMH, ACS, OCFS, DCF, and COA regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time