Recreation Specialist, Glenmore Manor

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC•New York, NY

11d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Program Director, Recreational Specialists are expected to perform a variety of duties to support tenants in a residential setting. This includes participating in screening and assessment teams, organizing and leading recreational activities, developing programs to meet tenant interests, and collaborating with various personnel to ensure comprehensive service delivery. The role emphasizes a tenant-centered, outcome-oriented approach with a focus on continuous quality improvement, aiming to enhance tenant socialization, motivation, and leisure skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology etc.) with at least three (3) – five (5) years’ experience in a residential setting OR Associate degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology etc.) with at least five (5) years’ experience in a residential setting.
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent tenant services.
Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assigned.
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external vendors.
Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.
Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment.

Nice To Haves

The Employment Specialist will participate and contribute to a program culture that is tenant centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Participates on the initial screening and assessment team to determine whether tenant is suitable for independent living and appropriate to be housed in the housing program.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, gym, and other leisure time activities.
Meet with tenants regularly to ascertain and interpret tenant interests and develop activities to meet their interests.
Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement and facilitate support groups, special events and holiday programs.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms.
Update and post printed materials and encourage tenant participation.
Assist in the development and implementation of new programs aimed at enhancing tenant’s motivation through socialization and the development of leisure time skills.
Document tenant participation in recreational activities in tenant's case record.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, NYC Parks Department, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Escort tenants to recreational activities and other relevant events.
Communicates with the Social Services team to discuss tenant concerns or tenant's progress.
Attend social services meetings as necessary to coordinate services and participate as part of a team to ensure service delivery to all tenants.
Participate and contribute to a program culture that is tenant-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
Track and report outcomes and provide data updates on tenants as directed.
Participate in on-site and off-site trainings and meetings.
Advocate and connect tenants to medical, mental health, and other supportive counseling services.
Regularly coordinate with all collateral contacts, including but not limited to family, providers, Workforce 1 Career Centers, HRA and NYS DOL etc.
Engage with community partners to provide services onsite and offsite.
Conduct visits in the tenant’s unit to ensure compliance with lease and program rules.
Effectively guide tenants through the process of application, qualification, re-determination for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, HRA, SNAP, and other services as needed.
Manages an assigned caseload of tenants providing, ensuring comprehensive case management services are provided to both families and single adults.
Performs other related duties as may be requested by immediate supervisor and in his/her absence the Assistant Program Director.