Recreation Specialist

3 weeks ago

New York, United States WEST SIDE FED SR.SUP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low- income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness. WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Recreation Specialist

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive program, addressing the social, educational, recreational, and spiritual needs of the residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with staff and residents, gather information on resident interests and needs related to activities.
  • Design comprehensive program of social, educational, recreational and spiritual activities
  • Identify community resources that can enhance resident programs.
  • Foster participation of residents in activities and event in the larger community.
  • Foster the planning and running of birthday and holiday celebrations.
  • Facilitate and/or lead group activities
  • Provide individual services to residents as needed.
  • Facilitate trips and outings for residents.
  • Responsible for providing a monthly activity calendar and posting it in the facility.
  • Outreach to residents to acquaint them with all activities, and encourage their participation
  • Participate in resident meetings as requested by supervisor.
  • Maintain all client forms accurately and complete them in a timely manner.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations including DOH, and OMH requirements.
  • Maintain all public bulletin boards.
  • Responsible for the purchase of program supplies and completion of all necessary record keeping related to these expenditures.
  • Work closely with all residents and staff to monitor effectiveness of program.

Other

  • Work as member of team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents
  • Work cooperatively with other staff members
  • Share information about resident progress, needs and problems with appropriate staff in a timely manner.
  • Attend training sessions and conferences as assigned by supervisor
  • Crisis Intervention as needed
  • Implement emergency procedures as necessary
  • Assist with other duties as directed.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Higher education preferred.
  • Experience in recreation and/or activities
  • Fluency, oral and written, in Spanish required
  • Able to speak, read and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.9.13)
  • At least 18 years of age.

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pn
35 hours

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