Trauma-Informed Recreation Coordinator — Youth Program

SCO Family of Service; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The SCO Family of Services Deer Park Community Residence Facility seeks a qualified Recreation Therapist to lead and develop the program’s therapeutic recreation activities for youth. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, coordinate leisure and pro-social activities, and collaborate with staff to align activities with individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and expanding recreation options, maintaining documentation, and building community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and experience working with mentally ill children and adolescents.
• Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.
• Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing.
• Attending NCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic recreation activities.
• Complete initial recreational assessment within 4 weeks of admission and every 3 months thereafter.
• Complete monthly recreation notes for each resident and ensure services match the current plan.
• Assist in coordination of general leisure time and pro social activities.
• Develop, oversee, and participate in recreational activities where appropriate.
• Plan and direct project participation for residents as part of the service plan.
• Coordinate recreation activities with CR staff.
• Lead and interpret the recreation program to engage staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Locate and involve residents in community recreation programs.
• Order supplies and equipment with approval of program director.
• Develop individual goals for residents with time-management difficulties.
• Establish community linkages for recreational activities.
• Attend in-service training as indicated.
• Serve as a linkage between weekday and weekend staff, including weekends.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Job description

The SCO Family of Services Deer Park Community Residence Facility seeks a qualified Recreation Therapist to lead and develop the program’s therapeutic recreation activities for youth. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, coordinate leisure and pro-social activities, and collaborate with staff to align activities with individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and expanding recreation options, maintaining documentation, and building community