What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center - Bronx Campus, P27553 position at State of New York?
New York City Children's Center - Bronx Campus, an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Recreation Therapist to join their team.
As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including:
• Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including
special events and holiday celebrations
• Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies
• Observing and recording individuals’ participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed
• Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
• A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 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);
OR
• Current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist
OR
Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
As a Recreation Therapist, you will plan activities for individuals with mental illness to help promote hope and recovery and integration back into the community; including:
• Planning, developing, and implementing recreational therapy groups including
special events and holiday celebrations
• Organizing and maintaining recreation areas, equipment, and supplies
• Observing and recording individuals’ participation, progress, and responses and making recommendations to treatment plans as needed
• Completing required documentation, including participation in recreation activities and changes in behavior
Qualifications:
Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
• A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 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);
OR
• Current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist
OR
Candidates from outside or within State service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Recreation Therapist eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.