Job Information
Phoenix House Counselor Recreational in Brooklyn, New York
Counselor Recreational
Job Details
Job Location
Brooklyn Community Recovery Center - Brooklyn, NY
Education Level
High School or GED Equivalent
Salary Range
$20.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Morning
Description
SUMMARY
The Recreational Counselors will be responsible for conducting various recreation activities with clients. organizing and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, and hobbies, considering the needs and interests of the clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Plan and implement therapeutic recreational programs and activities for day rehabilitation clients under the supervision of the Program Director
Conducts various therapeutic recreation programs for clients including, but not limited to creative expressive programs (writing, dramatics, music, arts, and crafts), light physical activities (walking, yoga, meditation), group games, special events and programs
Facilitate groups on time and in a professional, ethical, and caring manner
Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences
Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other healthcare professionals in service delivery
Demonstrate initiative in task identification and completion; use time efficiently and work with the Program Director to effectively handle volume of work
Complete all documentation (i.e., progress notes, group notes) in a timely manner
Inform Program Director of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadline
Actively participate in all meetings (i.e., staff meetings, case conference, team meetings and individual supervision), if necessary, by being prepared utilizing problem-solving skills and providing appropriate feedback to team members
Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for offsite activities, monitor, and enhance effective utilization of time
Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure
Benefits
COMPETENCIES (KSA’s)
Leadership
Initiative
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree a plus
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- CASAC-T, CASAC (preferred)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Experience in planning and facilitating recreational activity.
Experience working with adolescents.
Experience working in a residential treatment setting.
Must have a clean and valid NYS driver's license
Must be able to work the required schedule
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
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