Mental Health Recreational Therapist - Boys Group Home at Catholic Charities Of Broome County | Binghamton, NY | Rezi

Mental Health Recreational Therapist - Boys Group Home at Catholic Charities Of Broome County

Mental Health Recreational Therapist - Boys Group Home

Catholic Charities Of Broome County · Binghamton, NY

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Mental Health Recreational Therapist - Boys Group Home

Catholic Charities Of Broome County · Binghamton, NY

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About the Role

Catholic Charities of Broome County is seeking a Care Manager – Level 2 / Recreational Therapist for their Boys Community Residence program. This role focuses on organizing and leading social, recreational, and cultural activities to build assets and self-esteem in residents.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and conduct social, recreational, and cultural activities.
  • Develop a comprehensive activity/recreation plan for each resident.
  • Develop community contacts and resources to support activities.
  • Provide individualized skill assessment, instruction, and supervision.
  • Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation for activities.
  • Assist families in planning and engaging children in activities.
  • Help families locate community resources for social, recreational, and cultural needs.
  • Plan school break activities.
  • Coordinate extensively with Program Supervisor and Staff.
  • Maintain case notes on all clients.
  • Participate in and complete all required staff training and development activities.
  • Represent the agency and program in the community and with other service providers.
  • Participate in team meetings.
  • Perform other job-related activities as directed by supervisor.
  • Understand and follow all program policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State.
  • Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.

Skills

  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Good oral/written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of community agencies and resources
  • Ability to work with service providers
  • Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)

Location

  • Broome County, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services
  • Therapeutic Recreation and National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

  • $21.00-$23.64/hr.

About the Company

  • Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

  • We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual.
  • We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.