Activity Specialist

THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for over eleven thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide young people with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to successfully transition to adulthood. The Activity Specialist will report to the Evening and Weekend Program Supervisor of the Supportive Housing Program.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelors preferred
Minimum of 2 year experience with adolescents utilizing positive youth development principles
Experience working with diverse at-risk populations such as LGBTQ, homeless and mentally ill
Knowledge of social service systems and resources as they relate to the urban youth population
Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principles of positive youth development
Understanding of adolescent development, assessment, counseling and/or crisis management
Ability to engage young people positively
Ability to provide crisis intervention when necessary
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities within the Housing program
Plan and develop a structured recreation activities for residents of the Housing program, this will include onsite and offsite activities
Ensure activity calendars are up to date and accurate
Create budgets for activities that will be approved by Director
Create and Submit RFPs to finance in a timely fashion
Work with outside vendors and management to ensure supplies arrive in timely manner to support programming
Arrange for guest speakers and other external resources to visit Housing
Monitor resident activities in the building and provide crisis intervention as needed
Plan and facilitate structured recreational activities for residents onsite including but not limited to; community dinners, topic specific workshops, independent life skills instruction and field trips to community based venues
Document all incidents and interventions with young people and building security
Communicate appropriately with resident coaches and program management during and following crisis situations
Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, workshops and outside events
Other responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor