Recreation Therapy Associate

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Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS). CTRS eligible pending passing exam within 2 years.

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Position Summary:
At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Recreational Therapy Associates are valuable members of our team. They provide regular contact with the residents through individual and group activities. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the department in providing programming that meets the intellectual, emotional and social needs of the residents.
 
Duties of a Recreational Therapy Associate may include the following but are not limited to:
  • Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach.
  • Promote, plan and carry out full recreation programs.
  • Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and resident safety.
  • Interface with other team members towards comprehensive resident care.
  • Monitor all documentation in a timely manner for 60 Residents
  • Maintain supply inventory.
  • Supervise volunteers.
  • Attend Corporate Compliance training and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.
 
Qualifications 
 
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS). CTRS eligible pending passing exam within 2 years.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Geriatric and dementia experience. Knowledge of care plans, MDS, current regulations and specialized skills.
 

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
 

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, as well as weather related situations.

   

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. 

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 

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Where is the job
Full-Time
On-site at the office
Who can apply
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First seen
October 24, 2026
Last seen
October 24, 2026

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October 24, 2026

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Recreation Therapy Associate