Recreation Coordinator, The Landing Family Center

CAMBA•New York, NY

81d•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 experiencing homelessness, offering a supportive, therapeutic, and safe environment with comprehensive case management and housing placement services. Recreation and evidence-based programming are integral to enhancing services for families, children, and young adults. This position is located at The Landing Family Center in East Elmhurst, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Four (4) years of applicable experience.
Applicants currently enrolled in a program and on track to complete the minimum required education within the next three months, and who meet the minimum experience requirements, are encouraged to apply.

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.
Organize and lead recreational/ADL activities to enhance social development.
Facilitate and/or teach physical education, arts, music, or drama.
Plan and organize activities to meet program contract goals and performance targets.
Plan and organize activities within the facility and the community, including volunteers.
Plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation.
Design and produce aesthetic visuals for public spaces reflecting cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.
Maintain and post a weekly and/or monthly calendar of client programmatic activities.
Input client data using the DHS CARES database.
Escort clients, as needed.
Communicate effectively with clients, staff, supervisors, and funders.
Ensure compliance with DHS policies governing facility access, visitor management, client confidentiality, information sharing, photography, and recording.
Safeguard client confidentiality and privacy.
Coordinate recreational activities involving volunteers, vendors, community organizations, and outside partners.
Monitor recreation activities to ensure no unauthorized photography, video recording, audio recording, or live streaming of clients occurs.
Respond appropriately to requests for client information or facility access.
Protect the integrity of client records and information.
Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Encourage teamwork among staff.
Troubleshoot client and staff problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies.
Work with staff to improve work performance through client feedback, training, and one-on-one supervision.
Motivate, coach and counsel staff.
Overcome resistance to change from clients, staff, and supervisors/funders.
Administer constructive discipline to staff, as needed.
Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize staff time.
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals and document via progress notes.
Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings.
Provide required information for reports to management and/or funders.
Review and sign timesheets.
Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.
May prepare marketing materials for the program.
May reach out and market the program to the community.
May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients.
May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above.
Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.