Recreation Therapist - Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island; East Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island is seeking a Recreation Therapist to design and monitor meaningful activities for residents with developmental disabilities. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule and hands-on opportunities to enhance daily living through therapeutic recreation.

Responsibilities include planning monthly activity calendars, coordinating community outings, ensuring equipment readiness, recording progress, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Valid NYS Driver license and at least 1-year licensed driving experience required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structure and monitor meaningful individualized group activities for residents.
• Plan, evaluate and implement a monthly recreation calendar and community outings.
• Ensure equipment and supplies for programming are available on-site.
• Maintain records and annual evaluations of residents' recreational goals.
• Coordinate transportation for outings with other residences.
• Provide on-site staff training and supervise program delivery.
• Attend quarterly and annual team meetings.

Skills

Program planning

Group activities

Staff supervision

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island is seeking a Recreation Therapist to design and monitor meaningful activities for residents with developmental disabilities. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule and hands-on opportunities to enhance daily living through therapeutic recreation.

Responsibilities include planning monthly activity calendars, coordinating community outings, ensuring equipment readiness, recording progress, and training staff.