NY HELP Yes Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of Title Recreation Therapist Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Oneida Street Address Mohawk Correctional Facility 6514 State Route 26 City Rome State NY Zip Code 13440 Duties Description Plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment program. Analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. Participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment and evaluation. May be required to requisition, store and maintain office supplies and equipment. Goal is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior. Minimum Qualifications RECREATION THERAPIST/SG-14 NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: must have:Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation;Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency;Or 3. current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may contact them at (845) 639-1439 or at www.NCTRC.org. Or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michelle Altier-Brand, Head Clerk Personnel Telephone 315-339-5232 Fax Email Address Michelle.Brand@DOCCS.NY.GOV Address Street Mohawk Correctional Facility 6514 State Route 26 City Rome State NY Zip Code 13440