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Recreation Therapy Specialist
Utica, NY, USA
USD 21-23 / hour
Posted on Jul 18, 2026
Pay $21.00 - $23.00 an hour
The Recreation Therapy Specialist (Adult Division) is responsible for working with people we support on art projects. This position will track and record all art produced by our artists and will assist art instructors as needed.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist artists at Day Program Studio sites to create their art.
- Assist the pottery instructor with pottery class (as needed).
- Assist the silk instructor with silk art class (as needed).
- Be the Curator of the art produced by the artists, track art & price list, record new art.
- Make stretcher bars and frames in woodshop at Barneveld to stretch and frame paintings.
- Assist with Exhibit & Gallery installations, art program events and receptions.
- Prepare requisitions for wood framing, paint supplies and art room supplies.
- Participate in Art Team meetings, ideas, planning, organizing and connecting with the public for events.
- Assess individual’s capabilities and develop, coordinate, implement, document and evaluate appropriate therapeutic recreation activities.
- Maintain required documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory entities policies and guidelines.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include trainings and committees.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or;
- a minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
- Travel is required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org