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About the Role
Seeking a compassionate, positive, and skilled bilingual recreational therapist/sociotherapist to work part-time with children and families in the child welfare system to improve self-esteem, skills, and satisfaction while promoting healthy family functioning.
Responsibilities
- Plan, provide, and participate in therapeutic recreational activities and outings for children and families.
- Conduct group drop-in activities to encourage prosocial interests and talents.
- Coordinate with families and other professionals to plan recreational activities.
- Help families identify no-cost and low-cost recreational resources.
- Encourage and support independent living skills for older youth.
- Plan, conduct, and participate in therapeutic recreational, social, and physical activities with families and children.
- Provide in-home and community-based support and services.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a resource guide of community-based recreational resources.
- Participate in meetings and collaborate with program staff and others.
- Make telephone contacts to arrange appointments, support planning, and complete documentation.
- Assist with practical tasks, including dropping off supplies and transporting families.
- Take responsibility for safe driving with children and vehicle maintenance.
Requirements
- Knowledge of therapeutic recreational needs of children.
- 1-2 years of experience working with children with significant needs.
- Experience with community-based work.
- Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science with specialized instruction in development of human behavior and child development.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Westchester County.
- Availability to work evening and Saturday hours.
- Ability to sit, stand for extended periods, walk, crouch, and climb stairs.
- Physical capacity to safely manage children in community settings and participate in movement-based activities.
Skills
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
Location
- Westchester County, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- 21 Hours Per Week
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays)
- Term Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- 403B employer contribution
- EAP Program
About the Company
- Child Welfare Services at WIHD provides an array of services, supports and advocacy for children and families involved with the child welfare system in Westchester County.
- Positive, inclusive work environment.
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance.
- Mission-driven organization serving 10,000+ individuals annually.
Equal Opportunity
- WIHD is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and equal opportunity.
- Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, experience, and business needs.
- We comply with all applicable laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.