Recreation therapist

We provide a robust benefit package and a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus.

For immediate consideration, email your resume to [email protected]

The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

Some Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing for and attending recreation events that may include evening/weekends such as dinners, dances, sporting events, talent shows, bingo nights, socials and other recreation functions.
• Coordinates and runs group recreational activities at Children’s Residence.
• Finds and distributes information to residences regarding local recreational events occurring in the community.
• Complete any documentation (evaluations and assessments) after group activities have been finished for the day / at the start of shift the following day.
• Attends and participates in clinic and other related meetings as needed.
• Communicate all pertinent information to Coordinator of Recreation Services and Director / Assistant Director of Children’s Residence.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Submit upcoming recreation schedules to supervisor monthly and weekly report to Coordinator of Recreation Services and Director / Assistant Director of Children’s Residence.
• Perform all tasks involved in organizing and executing trips (trip request forms, getting group together, driving individuals to and from location, filling out all required documentation, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area and Certified Therapeutic Specialist Certificate(CTRS)
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with MR/DD population
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

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An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.21 - $29.27 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person