Beacon of Hope (BOH), a Division of Catholic Charities Community Services, is seeking a Recreational Therapist for its Licensed Housing Programs in the Bronx. The Recreational Therapist plans, organizes, directs, and facilitates recreational activities to support seriously mentally ill clients in their recovery. The Recreational Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team in programs regulated by the New York State Office of Mental Health. The Recreational Therapist works Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Salary is $26.44 an hour to $31.25 an hour ($55,000 – $65,000 annually. Pro-rated on time actually worked during the year.) Salary is commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY EMAIL RESUME TO: BOH.JOBS@catholiccharitiesny.org
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with three years of related work experience; or
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or related Certification, or,
- Master’s Degree in a related field
- Three years of experience working with clients with Serious Mental Illness
- Excellent organizational, time-management and communication skills
- Compassion, patience, tactfulness, and the ability to persuade and motivate
- Creativeness, resourcefulness and the ability to work independently and as part of a team