Recreational Coordinator

Vanderheyden, Inc. • Town of North Greenbush, NY

3d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Responsible for the management and implementation of an agency-wide therapeutic recreation program that meets the needs of Vanderheyden individuals and their families. This role involves managing and implementing a program that provides an environment to carry out individuals’ roles in the overall treatment program and therapeutic interactions through experiential methods of learning recreation. The coordinator will communicate regularly with Clinical, Education, and Residential staff, manage the recreation budget, and coordinate all documentation related to recreation activities. Additionally, the position acts as a liaison between Residential and the community to coordinate activities and special events, and maintains all recreation equipment and areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, or other related degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the recreation field preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Ability to complete all training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and perform a physical restraint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement a program that provides an environment to carry out individuals’ roles in the overall treatment program and therapeutic interactions through experiential methods of learning recreation.
• Communicate regularly with Clinical, Education, and Residential through meetings and documentation of individuals served.
• Manage the proper budgeting, distribution, and documentation of the Recreation Budget.
• Coordinate all documentation relating to Recreation Activities including Assessments, Progress Notes, Attendance Sheets, Program Activity Sheets, and Comprehensive Treatment Plan Narratives.
• Act as liaison between Residential and the community to coordinate activities and special events for individuals in and out of the community.
• Act as liaison with community recreational activities for the agency side.
• Maintain all recreation equipment and areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level