DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 2559

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class administers a therapeutic recreation program for individuals with exceptional needs. The incumbent plans for and manages a Town-sponsored program for furthering the development of participants through therapeutic recreation. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs all aspects of a Town-sponsored therapeutic recreation program;

Develops comprehensive program plans for recreation therapy;

Establishes criteria for the evaluation of programs and activities;

Participates in budgetary planning and management.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Special Education and/or therapeutic recreation; thorough knowledge of the social aspects of mental deficiency and physical handicaps and of methods used to develop persons afflicted with varying handicaps; good knowledge of administrative principles, practices and procedures; good knowledge of the public relations and fund-raising methods; ability to supervise subordinates effectively to attain optimum performance and high morale; ability to commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or a related degree, or Physical Education, or Special Education, and three (3) years of experience working with mentally and/or physically handicapped individuals in an educational or recreational program.

NOTE: Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

02/02/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03