Recreational Therapist - FT - Day Shift - ECMC : Job Details

HOURLY RANGE: $28.906 - $38.881DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves organizing and administering recreational programs to patients, residents, the handicapped and others as an aid to therapy and rehabilitation. The incumbent is responsible for planning and administering therapeutic recreation in accordance with established rehabilitation goals. Work is performed under the general supervision of the department head. Supervision is exercised over technically trained and other subordinate personnel. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACITIVITIES:Organizes; supervises and conducts various recreational activities such as parties, picnics, bingo, table games, cooking, sports, arts and crafts, educational programs, seasonal decorations, music appreciation, showing of films and slides; plus other activities which might arise out of a special interest;Assists, guides and inspires patients, residents, the handicapped and other participants in such activities in accordance with their interests, reactions to activity and capacity to participate;Teaches or supervises recreational therapy trainees, volunteers and assigned helpers in an attempt to meet effectively the needs of all participants, explaining the content and purpose of the recreational program;Studies participants' reactions while they are engaged in recreational activities and may write reports describing symptoms indicative of progress or regression;Discusses care with medical or ancillary personnel, individually or in a clinical setting;Maintains records, reports and evaluations of recreational program and types of activities utilized.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Thorough knowledge of modern principles, procedures and equipment of therapeutic recreation as applied to rehabilitation; good knowledge of recreational tools, games and activities; ability to teach, guide and understand interests of patients; sound judgment; initiative and resourcefulness; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree* in Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Physical Education or Human Services curriculum including or supplemented by a minimum of 32 semester credit hours in courses directly related to Recreation, Recreation Therapy or Physical Education and one (1) year of experience in the conduct of recreation therapy activities is required**.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECMCC EMPLOYEES:**Possession of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience; andPossession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment.IN ADDITION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECMCC EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO IN-PATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AREA:Completion of New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within three (3) months of appointment and participation in annual re-training;Section 424-a of the Social Services Law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All potential employees for this position will be requested to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause for an automatic non-selection.NOTES*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee.Note 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirement.