RECREATION THERAPIST
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UCP of Long Island
Brentwood, NY, US
Summary
The Recreation Therapist is responsible for structuring and monitoring individualized group activities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. They also coordinate community outings, maintain program records, and provide hands-on training to staff to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: BUSHWICK - Central Islip, NY, Salary Range: $22.04 - $27.16Hourly, Make a Difference. Create Life Without Limits.
Flexible Schedule | 13.5 Hours per Week
Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential? Do you enjoy creating meaningful experiences that inspire engagement, independence, and joy? If so, UCP Long Island wants you to apply for our team!
For more than 75 years, UCP Long Island has been dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our mission of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities, and we're looking for a compassionate and creative Recreation Therapist to help us continue that work.
What You'll Do:
✅ Design and lead engaging recreational activities and community outings
✅ Promote health, wellness, socialization, and community inclusion
✅ Develop individualized recreation goals and treatment plans
✅ Monitor progress and maintain documentation in compliance with regulations
✅ Collaborate with residential staff and interdisciplinary teams
✅ Train and support staff in implementing recreation programs
✅ Help create enriching experiences that make a lasting impact
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid NYS Driver's License and at least 1-year licensed driving experience
Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Passion for serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Why Join UCP Long Island?
Meaningful work that changes lives
Supportive and mission-driven team environment
Flexible, part-time schedule
Opportunity to make a real impact in your community
If you're ready to use your creativity and compassion to empower others, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities.
UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications:
For over 75 years, United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island has positively impacted the lives of people with disabilities through the outstanding quality of our programs and services and the compassion we convey to those we serve.
Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
UCP of Long Island proudly upholds the values of excellence, integrity, dignity, empowerment, responsibility, accountability, vision and innovation.
Founded
1950
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hauppauge, New York
For over 75 years, United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island has positively impacted the lives of people with disabilities through the outstanding quality of our programs and services and the compassion we convey to those we serve.
Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
UCP of Long Island proudly upholds the values of excellence, integrity, dignity, empowerment, responsibility, accountability, vision and innovation.
Founded
1950
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hauppauge, New York
