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.Maintain supply inventory.Supervise volunteers.Attend Corporate Compliance training and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program.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. Qualifications Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy. Certified either by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS), Registered Music Therapist (RMT), or Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). Preferred Qualifications:Geriatric experience. Knowledge of care plans, MDS, current regulations and specialized skills. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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.

Special Notes:

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.

Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.

The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.

The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation, submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes "continuously require all covered personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19." Upon acceptance of a conditional job offer, candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's heroes every day.

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Job Number: 2500206Official Job Title: Teaching Hospital Recreational Therapy AssociateJob Field: Therapeutic RecreationPrimary Location: US-NY-Stony BrookDepartment/Hiring Area: Adult Day Health CareSchedule: Per Diem Shift :Day Shift Shift Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pass Days: VariablePosting Start Date: Jan 17, 2025Posting End Date: Apr 18, 2025, 3:59:00 AMSalary:Commensurate with experienceSalary Grade:SL2SBU Area:Long Island State Veterans HomeStony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Minimum Salary: 34320.00Maximum Salary: 34320.00Salary Unit: Yearly