TEAM SUPPORT WORKER RECREATION COORDINATOR

Apis Services Inc•Yucaipa, CA

35d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Recreation Team Support Worker to join our residential team. As a Recreation Team Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with foster youth, ages 13-18. The Recreation TSW serves the needs of youth who have suffered trauma and assist them in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and tools to break the cycle of abuse and to experience success in achieving their goals with hope for a brighter future. The Recreation TSW serves as a positive role model and will proactively help clients overcome the effects of prior trauma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED at a minimum.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Child Development
Previous experience as an employee or volunteer at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year
“Lived” experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system as a consumer or caregiver
Minimum of one hundred (100) hours of relevant experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor or counselor.
Special training in the area of recreation counseling and running recreation activities.
Should be able to develop an extensive recreation schedule and treatment plans.
Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a recreation program under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor.
Conduct and monitor all recreational events to ensure they are running on time and complying with agency guidelines.
Supervise the behavior of the youth on all off-grounds field trips.
Provide structure to the youth before departure.
Ensure that they are following agency dress code guidelines, and the requirements for that outing.
Ensure on-grounds activities meet the needs of the youth.