Job Description
Salary Range $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Bachelors
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Recreation Therapist
As a Recreation Therapist, you will support Residential Treatment Facility youth recreation needs during intake and treatment. You will report to the Residential Treatment Facility Clinical Supervisor and will work onsite with some community based work required.
Responsibilities:
Conduct therapeutic recreational assessments of residents to support the preparation and implementation of treatment plans (14-day and monthly Treatment Reviews). Consult with RTF team members regarding recreation activity planning, design, implementation, and evaluation
Organize, facilitate, and support therapeutic recreational activities for individual clients and for groups
Maintain contact with community recreational resources to support recreational needs and activities
Maintain RTF recreational facilities and supplies; schedule use
Ensure that therapeutic recreational services comply with COA, IOC, and OMH standards
Complete all documentation requirements, including Rec Assessments; Individual/Group Progress Notes; Permission Packets.
Maintain the family/guardian's connection and involvement with the child during the RTF stay. Supporting use of recreation in their community and home settings.
Involve the family in every aspect of the treatment and discharge process.
Coordinate with RTF treatment staff regarding the family's progress, the youth's treatment plan and the planning for therapeutic home visits
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm
Requirements and Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Counseling, Outdoor Education or related field
Have CTRS licensure or eligible to obtain
2 or more years of related experience
Must pass the required physical.
Must be able to complete TCI training.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albany, NY |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Salary | $25–$30 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1829 |
| Website | http://www.northernrivers.org |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
Founded where the Mohawk and Hudson meet, like the rivers that shaped our region, Northern Rivers Family of Services helps change lives by shaping the future of those we serve throughout the Capital Region and beyond. We are a family of human services agencies who work together and are committed to helping children, adults, and families. Northern Rivers was formed in 2012 as a necessary response to times of declining resources and increasing demand for services. We are the parent organization to Parsons Child & Family Center (founded in 1829) and Northeast Parent & Child Society (founded in 1888). Our quality of care, depth of programs, combined size, and passion for the mission make us a leading provider. Informed by our 188-year heritage, our 1,400-strong workforce provides services for 16,000 children, adults, and families throughout 36 counties in New York state.
Mission: Empowering children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Vision: Northern Rivers leads the way in providing coordinated, innovative, comprehensive, and responsible delivery of human services.
Values: Northern Rivers is guided by a set of universally accepted principles that guide the actions of every member of our family. We organize these values through the acronym HOPE: Honor: To help others is the highest calling; we strive to do what is right for those in our care; Optimism: We believe things can get better if we work together, aim higher, and set meaningful goals; Progress: Every day provides an opportunity to improve, and we promise to continue striving; Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards, because our communities deserve the best from us.
Core Principles: Every member of the Northern Rivers family is guided by a set of five core principles that guide the way we treat our clients and each other: cultural competence, family- and youth-driven, strengths-based, safety, and trauma-informed.
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