Job Information
New York State Civil Service Recreation Assistant, PilgrimPsychiatric Center, P25488 in West Brentwood, New York
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Recreation Assistant, PilgrimPsychiatric Center, P25488
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 11
Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $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
State NY
Zip Code 11717
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 programsBackground 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 Applying Indicate 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.pdfThe 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.
