Activities Coordinator

Gateway-Longview, Inc.•Williamsville, NY

12d•$18

About The Position

Participate in developing and implement high quality activities programming. Be an appropriate role model for children in care Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community. Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Requirements

Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to be certified as a Lifeguard
Ability to physically restrain youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
B.S. in Recreation or related field or
Associates Degree or High School Diploma and 2 years of experience
Valid NYS driver's license

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical and emotional health of youth.
Be responsible for guiding and directing the youth in care and participating in the assessment of each.
Prepare youth for successful living within societal norms.
Guide and support youth development through safe supervision on and off campus, as well as instruction in recreational, vocational, cultural, and social activities.
Work collaboratively with staff within the department as well as colleagues in other departments to assure the development and implementation of treatment plans and corresponding programming to meet the individual needs of the youth in care.
Works effectively with the youth’s family to develop an awareness of and to plan appropriate leisure time activities both in the home with the family and also within the home community.
Foster the social, vocational, and cultural needs and interest of each youth and their family in such planning.
Submit all necessary reports in a timely manner and maintain accurate records.
Confer regularly with the supervisor of department on each youth’s individual and group progress.
Assure the confidentiality of each youth’s case.
Maintain safety, appropriate physical appearance, and security of all utilities space and equipment.
Other duties as assigned