Recreation Therapy Specialist

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Upstate Cerebral Palsy is seeking a Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) to work with our artists on art projects in Day Program Studio settings, assist instructors, and curate the produced art with an updated price list.

You will also help with woodshop framing, gallery installations, and public events while documenting progress and outcomes for the therapy program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Travel is required and a valid New York State driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create their art.
• Assist pottery class (as needed) and silk art class (as needed).
• Be the Curator of the art produced by the artists and track art & price list.
• Prepare requisitions for framing supplies and art room materials.
• Participate in Art Team meetings and connect with the public for events.
• Assess individuals’ capabilities and develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic recreation activities.
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with agency policies and guidelines.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Pay $21.00 - $23.00 an hour

The Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) is responsible for working with people we support on art projects. This position will track and record all art produced by our artists and will assist art instructors as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create their art.
• Assist the pottery instructor with pottery class (as needed).
• Assist the silk instructor with silk art class (as needed).
• Be the Curator of the art produced by the artists, track art & price list, record new art.
• Make stretcher bars and frames in woodshop at Barneveld to stretch and frame paintings.
• Assist with Exhibit & Gallery installations, art program events and receptions.
• Prepare requisitions for wood framing, paint supplies and art room supplies.
• Participate in Art Team meetings, ideas, planning, organizing and connecting with the public for events.
• Assess individual’s capabilities and develop, coordinate, implement, document and evaluate appropriate therapeutic recreation activities.
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory entities policies and guidelines.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include trainings and committees.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or;
• a minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts