Recreation Worker

Job Title: Recreation Worker Department: Residential

Position Summary: Participate in developing and implement high quality activities programming. Be an appropriate role model for children in care

Department

Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

Compensation

$18.35 per hour

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical and emotional health of youngsters. Be responsible for guiding and directing the children in care and participating in the assessment of the progress and problems of each youngster. Prepare youngsters for successful living within societal norms.

• Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling, and directing them through their participation in the recreational/ vocational/ job-training/ cultural/ social components of the activities department safely on and away from the campus through the judicious use of discipline, crisis intervention, knowledge and supervision.

• Work collaboratively with staff within the activities department as well as colleagues in other departments to assure the development and implementation of treatment plans and corresponding programming to meet the individual needs of the children in care.

• Works effectively with the child’s family to develop an awareness of and to plan appropriate leisure time activities both in the home with the family and also within the home community. Confer with other departments as needed. Foster the social, vocational, and cultural needs and interest of each child and their family in such planning.

• Submit all necessary reports in a timely manner and maintain accurate anecdotal records. Confer regularly with the supervisor of recreation on each child’s individual and group progress.

• Be responsible for the security of any confidential materials. Assure the confidentiality of each child’s case through only necessary discussions at appropriate times and places. Maintain safety, appropriate physical appearance and security of all utilities space and equipment.

• Attend all required staff meetings and supervision. Participate in Treatment Team meetings. Perform those duties which are essential to the function and purpose of the residential activities program and/or needs of the children in care.

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented

• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player

• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

• Ability to physically restrain youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training

Qualifications

• B.S. in Recreation or related field

• Certified as a Lifeguard

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma and 2 years of experience

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.