Duties Description As a Recreation Therapist, you will develop, implement, and deliver recreation therapy services including:

• Modifying activities based on the individuals’ physical activity and/or rehabilitative needs
• Observing and recording individuals’ progress, responses, and behaviors
• Maintaining records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements
• Designing and administering individual and group programs

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or
• A bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education and 1 year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activitie...