Recreation Therapist

12 hours ago

Buffalo, New York, United States Child & Family Service Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Child and Family Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing individual residents' skills and deficiencies, implementing plans to meet their needs, and developing a therapeutic recreation program in conjunction with group staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess residents' social and interpersonal skills, psychomotor and cardiovascular abilities, and self-concept.
  • Develop treatment plans and goals to improve or develop residents' capacity for social and/or recreational involvement.
  • Plan and implement therapeutic and recreational activities to promote social and recreational skills.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and ensure assigned treatment recommendations are carried out.
  • Ensure program compliance with agency and department policies, federal, state, and county regulations.
  • Work with the treatment team to ensure residents' social and recreational needs are met.
  • Monitor recreational services provided to residents based on assessment and treatment planning.
  • Integrate Trauma Informed Care, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles and practices.
  • Model sensitivity, fair treatment, and acceptance of diversity in all interactions.
  • Represent the department on internal and external committees as assigned.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation from a program approved by the New York State Education Department.
  • Minimum of one year's experience providing treatment to emotionally disturbed children and their parents.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of children and initiate or participate in physical interventions when necessary.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and bereavement time.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Medical insurance options.
  • Dental insurance options.
  • Vision insurance options.
  • Wellness Program and Incentives.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
  • 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions (1000 hours each year).
Diversity Statement

Child and Family Services is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. We promote safety, health, and wellness in our agency and the communities we serve.

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