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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleRecreation Assistant, PilgrimPsychiatric Center, P25488

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46306 to $56743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday through Saturday day shift

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

998 Crooked Hill Road

City West Brentwood

StateNY

Zip Code11717

Duties Description As a Recreation Assistant, under the supervision of professional treatment staff, your duties will include:
• Collaborating with treatment team and planning recreation and rehabilitation activities
• Teaching and coaching individuals on sports, games, and other group activities and encouraging participation
• Observing and recording individuals’ responses to activities

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in providing direct care to individuals receiving care and/or treatment in facilities and programs.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $3,400.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 631-761-3981

Email Address ppchr1@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

998 Crooked Hill Road

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11717

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.