<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 08/13/25</p> <p>Applications Due08/29/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID195448</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of</p> <p>TitleRecreation Therapist</p> <p>Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services</p> <p>Salary Grade14</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Oneida</p> <p>Street Address Mohawk Correctional Facility</p> <p>6514 State Route 26</p> <p>City Rome</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code13440</p> <p>Duties Description Plan and conduct activities for client/patient groups, working individually or as a member of a treatment program. Analyze and report behavioral patterns to a team leader or other supervisor, verbally or in medical records. Participate in team meetings, recreation/leisure assessment and evaluation. May be required to requisition, store and maintain office supplies and equipment. Goal is to bring about positive change in a client's/patient's mental, physical and/or social behavior.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications RECREATION THERAPIST/SG-14</p> <p>NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: must have:</p> <p>Either 1. a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation;</p> <p>Or 2. a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Adaptive Physical Education AND one year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities for geriatric patients/residents, individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disabilities, individuals that are physically challenged, or individuals in treatment for chemical dependency;</p> <p>Or 3. current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council For Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), 7 Elmwood Drive, New City, NY 10956. For further information you may contact them at (845) 639-1439 or at www.NCTRC.org.</p> <p>Or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Michelle Altier-Brand, Head Clerk Personnel</p> <p>Telephone 315-339-5232</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address Michelle.Brand@DOCCS.NY.GOV</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Mohawk Correctional Facility</p> <p>6514 State Route 26</p> <p>City Rome</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 13440</p>