Recreation Specialist- PT

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

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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 Specialist- PT The Recreation Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of recreation activities and programming appropriate for the client population. Creston Avenue Residence is a residence that provides housing to chronically homeless single adults, chronically homeless families, and those at serious risk of becoming homeless, as well as veterans with HUD-VASH vouchers, and families that meet income eligibility requirements and do not require supportive services. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing Location: Bronx, NY 10468

Requirements

Associate’s degree and one year of relevant experience with a similar populations or high school diploma or GED with at least two years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement, and facilitate support groups, recreational activities, special events and holiday programs. Update and post printed materials and encourage client participation.
Assist in the development and implementation of new programs aimed at enhancing clients motivation through socialization and the development of leisure time skills.
Coordinate programs with case managers in order to facilitate success of In-Reach sessions.
Develop contacts with various sources for off-site activities.
Assist in preparing and submitting written and statistical reports.
Provide aftercare to assigned clients who have been placed / discharged from the facility.