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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTYCare Manager – Level 2Recreational Therapist- Boys Community Residence Salary range $21.00-$23.64/hr. FSLA (Non-Exempt)I.

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY
Care Manager – Level 2
Recreational Therapist- Boys Community Residence

I. QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances.
2. Therapeutic Recreation and National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility is preferred.

Skills
1. 1. Good organizational and time management skills
  2. Good oral/written communication skills
  3. Good interpersonal skills
  4. Knowledge of community agencies and resources
  5. Ability to work with service providers
  6. Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)
  7. The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.
  8. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State

II. 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 supervision
Accompany, supervise, and provide transportation for activities
Assist families in planning activities for children on home visits and in engaging children in activities
Help families locate resources in their own communities to support the child and family’s social/recreational and cultural need
Plan school break activities
Coordinate extensively with Program Supervisor and Staff
Maintain case notes on all clients in the programs as required by the program
Participate in and successfully complete all required staff training and development activities
Represent the agency and program in the community and with other service providers
Participate in team meetings
Perform other job related activities as directed by supervisor
Understand and follow all program policies and procedures

In 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.