What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist I (DOH/NMBHI # 13025) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for clients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social skills, work behaviors and technical skills. Provide assistance to various areas of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department
(Horticulture/Farm, Industrial Trades, Cafe or Canteen) when required or directed.
How does it get done?
Assume duties of the Work Program Coordinator during the absence of the assigned Work Program Coordinator. Responsible for understanding the overall processes for the work program; completing work program application and referral forms, completing AVATAR documentation, facilitating vocational skills classes and activities and attend treatment team meetings for potential and current work program participants. Train and supervise clients assigned to all areas in the Vocational Rehab Work Program ..
Who are the customers?
Patients/Clients/Residents/Staff
Ideal Candidate
High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years in a recreational setting and group work in a community center, school, hospital and/ or organized recreational program.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Substitution Table
No Job Description Available
Employment Requirements
This position will perform work in an office setting as well as outdoors with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting occasionally and walking and standing frequently.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$18.98 - $30.36 Hourly
$39,474 - $63,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HC
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
To provide therapeutic and informative activities for the varied skills and ability levels for a diverse population ranging from geriatrics to adolescents. Provide opportunities for clients to acquire, enhance or maintain independent functioning skills, social skills, work behaviors and technical skills. Provide assistance to various areas of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department
(Horticulture/Farm, Industrial Trades, Cafe or Canteen) when required or directed.
How does it get done?
Assume duties of the Work Program Coordinator during the absence of the assigned Work Program Coordinator. Responsible for understanding the overall processes for the work program; completing work program application and referral forms, completing AVATAR documentation, facilitating vocational skills classes and activities and attend treatment team meetings for potential and current work program participants. Train and supervise clients assigned to all areas in the Vocational Rehab Work Program ..
Who are the customers?
Patients/Clients/Residents/Staff
Ideal Candidate
High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years in a recreational setting and group work in a community center, school, hospital and/ or organized recreational program.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Substitution Table
No Job Description Available
Employment Requirements
- SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
- CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This position will perform work in an office setting as well as outdoors with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting occasionally and walking and standing frequently.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $39,474 - $63,159
