Recreation Specialist

Westhab Inc. • New York, NY

4d • $35,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist will work as a team member to create and support recreational activities for children living within our homeless shelter. This position reports to Social Work Supervisor to ensure that all activities are appropriate and meet the needs of the clients. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Previous experience working with children and/or young adults is essential.
• Must enjoy the challenges involved with working with youth who may present a number of academic and social deficits.
• Must be computer savvy.
• A clean/valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to pass child abuse screening and criminal background check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Experience working with low-income population preferred.
• Upbeat, engaging personality is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member to provide academic, recreational and social skills programming to the school age children/young adults in the Shelter.
• Creates a group environment that promotes and expects positive behavioral norms. Helps create a safe-haven for youth living within the homeless shelter setting.
• Develops and implements age appropriate activities and programs.
• Documents monthly participation and outcomes; analyzes results and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in initial training, ongoing staff development and supervision.
• Maintains proper safety standards in regards to the health of participants in all programs.
• Ensures that the recreational space is clean and well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED