Recreation Aide, Flagstone Family Center

CAMBA•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City by providing integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. CAMBA operates six transitional housing facilities for families with children experiencing homelessness, offering a supportive, therapeutic, safe, and drug-free environment. These facilities provide comprehensive case management and housing placement services, along with recreation and evidence-based programming for families, children, and young adults.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the role.
One (1) year of relevant experience.
Must obtain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance, The Register of Substantiated Category One Cases of Abuse Neglect aka Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance and Criminal history information checks via fingerprinting.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) prior to start of employment.
Submit medical Tuberculosis (TB) test results as part of the onboarding process.
Required to become certified in overdose prevention.
If off-site or school-based, ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English & any other language) preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
Comply with Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy policies.
Assist with teaching physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.
Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients.
Organize and co-facilitate group community activities.
Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter.
Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and funders.
Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.
Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals and document via progress notes.
Market the program to recruit clients.
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
May conduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients’ situations and needs.
May prepare marketing materials for the program.
May create and maintain client files.
May input client data and client progress information into automated database.
Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.