Structured Recreation Counselor for Rehab Programs

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Recreation Counselor to manage and supervise structured recreational activities for residents on an interdisciplinary treatment team.

The role focuses on indoor/outdoor activities, event planning, and accurate documentation of participation and incidents. The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience with clients facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, with OASAS facility exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised highly structured indoor recreational activities to residents.
• Provide supervised highly structured outdoor recreational activities to residents.
• Provide supervised, highly structured indoor recreation in weight room with residents.
• Plan and oversee special events with residents and their families.
• Provide supervisor with scheduled activities for residents in orientation, early treatment, middle treatment, and late treatment phases of the program.
• Provide daily group note indicating activities and resident participation.
• Complete and accurate reporting of incidents, resident elopements, and crisis intervention.
• Participation in supervision.
• Communicate all pertinent information/incidents/emergencies via SAC book/House manager.
• Supervise residents in self-medication.
• Perform other duties assigned as related to role.

Education

CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher

Job description

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Recreation Counselor to manage and supervise structured recreational activities for residents on an interdisciplinary treatment team.

The role focuses on indoor/outdoor activities, event planning, and accurate documentation of participation and incidents. The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience with clients facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, with OASAS facility exposure considered a plus.