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Mental Health Recreational Therapist - Boys Group Home


Company : Catholic Charites of Broome County


Location : Binghamton, NY


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTYCare Manager - Level 2Recreational Therapist- Boys Community Residence Salary range $21.00-$23.64/hr. FSLA (Non-Exempt)I. QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances.Therapeutic Recreation and National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility is preferred. SkillsGood organizational and time management skillsGood oral/written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsKnowledge of community agencies and resourcesAbility to work with service providersFamiliar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY StateII. RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Supervisor III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS Organize and conduct social/recreational/cultural activities Develop a comprehensive activity/recreation plan for each resident to build assets and self-esteem Develop community contacts and resources to support social, recreational, cultural activities.Provide individualized skill assessment, instruction and supervisionAccompany, supervise, and provide transportation for activitiesAssist families in planning activities for children on home visits and in engaging children in activitiesHelp families locate resources in their own communities to support the child and family's social/recreational and cultural needPlan school break activitiesCoordinate extensively with Program Supervisor and StaffMaintain case notes on all clients in the programs as required by the programParticipate in and successfully complete all required staff training and development activitiesRepresent the agency and program in the community and with other service providersParticipate in team meetings Perform other job related activities as directed by supervisorUnderstand and follow all program policies and proceduresIn compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.