Recreation Assistant (NY HELPS), Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P27813

About the Role

As a Recreation Assistant, you will work under the supervision of professional treatment staff to support recreation and rehabilitation activities for individuals receiving care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the treatment team to plan recreation and rehabilitation activities.
• Teach and coach individuals on sports, games, and other group activities while encouraging participation.
• Observe and record individuals’ responses to activities.

Qualifications

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• HELPS Program: Two years of experience providing direct care to individuals in facilities and programs (open to external or internal State Service candidates).
• Eligible List: Must be reachable for appointment as a Recreation Assistant from the Paraprofessional Careers in Mental Hygiene eligible list.
• Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law (internal State Service candidates only).

Note: After two years of experience as a Recreation Assistant (Grade 11), employees receive a non-competitive promotion to Recreation Worker (Grade 14).

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to tuition assistance programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• NYS Retirement programs.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be required.
• Must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on Federal or State Medicaid/Medicare exclusion lists (or any other Federally assisted program) to maintain employment.
• If appointed, may be required to enroll as a Medicare provider, obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate in billing through Medicare and Medicaid.
• Loss of ability to bill through Medicaid/Medicare may result in termination.