Part Time Recreation Therapist Assistant Community Homes Admin

Springbrook NY Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist with leisure and recreational activities for residential school students under the supervision of a Recreation Therapist.

The role includes implementing service plans, providing direct care, and supporting students in diverse settings. A current vaccination record, including COVID-19 where required, and the ability to drive agency vehicles are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required. Some College Credits or Associates Degree Preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Implement recreational opportunities for students under direction of Recreation Therapist.
• Provide evidence of activities and feedback to parents and/or Springbrook such as photos, art samples, etc.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Assist with leisure and recreational opportunities for residential school students. Work with recreation therapist to implement meaningful, fun and educational activities and field trips. Also provide direct care services as scheduled. Must work flexible hours, drive agency vehicles, and implement service plans.

To protect the safety of the individuals we support and staff, Springbrook requires new employees to be current on all recommended vaccinations, including but not limited to: COVID-19.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement recreational opportunities for students under direction of Recreation Therapist.
• Provide evidence of activities and feedback to parents and/or Springbrook such as photos, art samples, etc.
• Provide programmatic and staffing support to students in a variety of settings. Implement service plans including but not limited to IPOP, Mealtime plan, Behavior plan.
• Earn/Maintain specialty trainings at Springbrook to safely support student equal access to leisure opportunities (such as Epi-Pen, VNS, SCIP-R, etc.)
• Set up special activities in accordance with school themes, holidays, events.
• Serve as a DSP when necessary.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements

• High School Diploma Required. Some College Credits or Associates Degree Preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.