Recreation Specialist DEPARTMENT Residential Treatment Center- RTC LOCATION Sea Cliff NY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the development of a multi-cultural and multi-sensory recreational program involving Special Physical Education, Art, Music and other activities. Work alongside supervisors and childcare workers to implement planned recreational activities for all residents both on-grounds and off-grounds. Complete required documentation for all recreation activities on daily basis, as wel... more details
JOB TITLE Recreation Specialist
DEPARTMENT Residential Treatment Center- RTC LOCATION Sea Cliff NY
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the development of a multi-cultural and multi-sensory recreational program involving Special Physical Education, Art, Music and other activities.
Work alongside supervisors and childcare workers to implement planned recreational activities for all residents both on-grounds and off-grounds.
Complete required documentation for all recreation activities on daily basis, as well as reports for weekly Family Team Conferences.
Assist in planning and implementation of celebrations and special events on campus.
Ensure that all rules, regulations and safety practices are properly enforced at all times.
Scheduled to work with residents after school, on weekends, and during school vacations. Schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the RTC.
Other duties will be required as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree in Education, Special Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Creative Arts Therapies
Experience with MR/DD population
Spelling/grammar skills
Computer Literate
Valid, clean NYS Driver’s License
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
Be team players.
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
WORKING CONDITIONS
20 hours per week, to include at least one weekend day
The work schedule will be permanent 4 days per week 3pm-8pm, however may require adjustments determined by needs of the RTC
Must be available for special trips and events
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Carry on assignments as are deemed appropriate and necessary to the functioning of the Department.
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