Recreation Assistant

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position… Position: Recreation Assistant The Recreation Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of the clients in their assigned area, and for enforcing applicable rules and providing assistance as needed. Pugsley Family Shelter is an emergency family shelter located in the Bronx for families experiencing homelessness. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services

Requirements

Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant shelter experience.
The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program.
Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America.
De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention.
Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment.
Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel.