Recreational Facilitator

Compass Connections•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a compassionate and dependable Recreational Facilitator for its HSF in San Antonio, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working toward family reunification. The position plans and coordinates recreational opportunities for children, maintains a safe and orderly activity environment, and supports children and staff during activities on and off campus. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, a high school diploma, and two years of progressive experience in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services. An associate degree is preferred. Required certifications are first aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention. The schedule is Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The role may also require evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor. The hourly rate is $25.15. Benefits are available from the first day of employment, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options, with additional employer-sponsored benefits available. Applicants must pass pre-employment and random drug screens, as well as pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks, and provide proof of work eligibility upon request. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. The position requires cultural sensitivity, collaboration, crisis intervention capability, emotional control and professionalism in a fast-paced environment, computer literacy, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and working knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish.
High school diploma required.
Two years of progressive employment experience in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services.
First aid certification.
CPR certification.
Emergency behavior intervention certification.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to company training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
Maintain the computer literacy needed to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
Work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar for activities at and away from the facility.
Ensure needed recreational supplies and equipment are available.
Identify, recruit, and maintain commitments from community partners.
Coordinate volunteer participation, including church group volunteers, in recreational activities.
Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
Document each child’s progress in recreational activities in monthly and quarterly reports.
Assist staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities.
Supervise direct care staff during off-campus recreational outings.
Use appropriate and positive child management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and physical containment.
Survey the service population quarterly to assess satisfaction and identify service improvements, and implement appropriate suggestions.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff during emergencies.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the service population and program operations.
Maintain professional and ethical conduct, demonstrate respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment while the service population participates in activities.
Frequently travel from one location to another.
Meet deadlines required by the program supervisor and federal partners.