Recreation Specialist (Belnord)

Childrens Rescue Fund • New York, NY

130d

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in temporary shelter.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED).
• Successfully completed 2 hour Mandated Reporter training course (Can be completed upon hire).
• At least 6 months related work experience.
• Able to work evening and weekends as needed.
• Must be a people person and have an outgoing, cheerful disposition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer literate in Microsoft-Office.

Responsibilities

• Organize trips for the clients and their children according to the needs of the changing client system.
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate activities for families in temporary shelter including but not limited to homemaking, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, financial empowerment, etc.
• Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the site and community based recreational resources.
• Plan and organize special facility events.
• Coordinate field trips and attendance to holiday celebrations offered in the community and by DHS.
• Work with community providers/institutions in the development of recreational opportunities for clients, (i.e., Big Buddy programs, PAL, Big Brothers/Big Sisters), students, and others.
• Maintain contact with museums, theaters, sporting events, and other cultural programs and activities to facilitate awareness and attendance of special events for clients.
• Escort families to all events to ensure a safe and structured environment for all in attendance.
• Organize and coordinate parent/escort volunteer groups.
• Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities accordingly.
• Coordinate transportation services to and from all special events with CCS, DHS and/or others as needed.
• Maintain and submit logs of all activities (completed and upcoming).
• Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the Program Director.
• Assist in identifying housing resources and leads for families in shelter.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED