RECREATION COORDINATOR

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy services provider is seeking a Recreation Therapist in New York. The role involves developing and overseeing recreational activities for residents, assessing their recreational needs, and coordinating with staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in recreational therapy and experience with children and adolescents with special emotional difficulties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy required.
• Experience working with SED children and adolescents.
• Driver’s License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop recreation activities and assess residents’ needs.
• Coordinate general leisure activities and maintain service plans.
• Lead recreational programs and train staff, interns, and volunteers.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Coordination of recreational activities

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy

Job description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the development of therapeutic recreation activities.
• Completes the initial recreational assessment within 4 weeks of admission to the program and every 3 months thereafter.
• Completes monthly recreation note for each resident and ensuring that community rehabilitation services corresponds to the current service plan.
• Assist in the coordination of general leisure time and pro social activities.
• Develop, oversee, and partake in the recreational activities where appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs projects participation for residents when indicated as part of their service plan.
• Coordinates recreation activities with CR staff.
• Leads and interprets the recreation program to enhance involvement of the staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Locates, recommends, and involves residents in community recreation programs.
• Orders supplies and equipment for recreation services with prior approval of program director.
• Develop individual goals for residents who have difficulty organizing their leisure time while working in conjunction with other staff to develop opportunities for goals to be addressed within recreational activities.
• Goals will include both individual and group goals.
• Establish community linkages for recreational activities.
• Attends in-service training as indicated.
• Serve as a linkage between weekday and weekend staff, including working weekends.
• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy and experience working with SED children and adolescents.
• Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and fingerprinting as required.
• Driver’s License necessary

Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

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