Recreation Specialist

21 hours ago

New York, United States CHILDREN'S RESCUE FUND Full time

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of CRF at the sole discretion of management.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in temporary shelter.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Organize trips for the clients and their children according to the needs of the changing client system.
  2. Develop, coordinate and facilitates activities for families in temporary shelter including but not limited to homemaking, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, financial empowerment, etc.
  3. Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
  4. Act as a liaison between the site and community based recreational resources.
  5. Plan and organize special facility events.
  6. Coordinate field trips and attendance to holiday celebrations offered in the community and by DHS.
  7. Work with community providers/institutions in the development of recreational opportunities for clients, (i.e., Big Buddy programs, PAL, Big Brothers/Big Sisters), students, and others.
  8. Maintain contact with museums, theaters, sporting events, and other cultural programs and activities to facilitate awareness and attendance of special events for clients.
  9. Escort families to all events to ensure a safe and structured environment for all in attendance.
  10. Organize and coordinate parent/escort volunteer groups.
  11. Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities accordingly.
  12. Coordinate transportation services to and from all special events with CCS, DHS and/or others as needed.
  13. Maintain and submit logs of all activities (completed and upcoming).
  14. Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the Program Director.
  15. Assist in the identifying housing resources and leads for families in shelter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma (or GED).
  • Successfully completed 2 hour Mandated Reporter training course (Can be completed upon hire).
  • At least 6 months related work experience.
  • Able to work evening and weekends as needed.
  • Must be a people person and have an outgoing, cheerful disposition.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and computer literate in Microsoft-Office.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):
  • May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
  • Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
  • Climatic issues of temperature variance and ventilation association with resident facility impact delivery of services.
  • Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement - Children's Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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