Recreation Counselor

Position: Recreation Counselor The Recreation Counselor is responsible for all aspects of client recreational activities including planning, documenting and overseeing each function. The Recreation Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position is based at our Men's Residential Center located at 998 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY Essential Duties: Provide supervised highly structured indoor recreational activities to residents.

Provide supervised highly structured outdoor recreational activities to residents. Provide supervised, highly structured indoor recreation in weight room with residents. Plan and oversee special events with residents and their families. Provide supervisor with scheduled activities for residents in orientation, early treatment, middle treatment, and late treatment phases of the program.

Provide daily group note indicating activities and resident participation. Complete and accurate reporting of incidents, resident elopements, and crisis intervention. Participation in supervision. Communicate all pertinent information/incidents/emergencies via SAC book/House manager. Supervise residents in self-medication.

Perform other duties assigned as related to role. Minimum Requirements: CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred. 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders. 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring mental health problems. 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives. Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.

Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.