What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant, PilgrimPsychiatric Center, position at StateJobsNY?
Duties Description As a Recreation Assistant, under the supervision of professional treatment staff, your duties will include :
- Collaborating with treatment team and planning recreation and rehabilitation activities
- Teaching and coaching individuals on sports, games, and other group activities and encouraging participation
- Observing and recording individuals' responses to activities
Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in providing direct care to individuals receiving care and / or treatment in facilities and programs.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including :
Background checks will be required.
Additional Comments :
This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $3,400.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 631-761-3981
Email Address ppchr1@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Road
City Queens Village
State NY
Zip Code 11717
Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https : / / www.omh.ny.gov / omhweb / Employment / docs / employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
